What is the Latin word for meditative?

The usual Latin words for “meditative” are cōgitō, prūdēns, meditābundus; also Iūstīnus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

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“meditative” in Latin

cōgitōto think; to ponder, meditate, reflect, consider (i.e. think of, about, over); to intend, design, purpose, plan, devise prūdēnswise, prudent; skilful, knowledgeable (in a specific matter)meditābundusearnestly meditating, designing Iūstīnusa male given name, feminine equivalent Iūstīna, equivalent to Koine Greek Ἰουστῖνος (Ioustînos) or English Justin; Justi

Riddle & Arnold A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon, 1864

meditative

cogitans, prudens (Cic.); meditabundus (Justinus).

Quick answer

What is the Latin word for meditative?: The usual Latin words for “meditative” are cōgitō, prūdēns, meditābundus; also Iūstīnus. The right choice depends on the sense; see the distinctions below.

Entry from J. E. Riddle & T. K. Arnold, A Copious and Critical English–Latin Lexicon (rev. C. Anthon, New York: Harper, 1864), digitised by Fergus J. P. Walsh, CC BY-SA 4.0; Latin markup adapted by latindictionary.co.