COGITATIVE

cogitative

(adjective) given to cogitation; “he looked at me with cogitative eyes”

cogitative

(adjective) of or relating to having capacities for cogitation; “the cogitative faculty”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

cogitative (comparative more cogitative, superlative most cogitative)

Of, pertaining to, inclined to or capable of cogitation.

Source: Wiktionary


Cog"i*ta*tive, a. Etym: [Cf. LL. cogitativus.]

1. Possessing, or pertaining to, the power of thinking or meditating. "Cogitative faculties." Wollaston.

2. Given to thought or contemplation. Sir H. Wotton.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

12 January 2025

HABIT

(noun) (psychology) an automatic pattern of behavior in reaction to a specific situation; may be inherited or acquired through frequent repetition; “owls have nocturnal habits”; “she had a habit twirling the ends of her hair”; “long use had hardened him to it”


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Coffee Trivia

International Coffee Day (September 29) is an occasion to promote and celebrate coffee as a beverage, with events occurring in places across the world. A day to promote fair trade coffee and raise awareness for the coffee growers’ plight. Other countries celebrate this event on October 1.

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