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The word contemplative comes from about the year 1225. It originates from the Old French word contemplation, which comes from the Latin word contemplationem which means 'act of looking at,' which comes from the word contemplari,meaning 'to gaze attentively, observe,' originaly however it meant 'to mark out a space for observation' (as an augur would). The word comes from the intensive prefix com- + templum which means 'area for the taking of auguries.' Originally in English, it meant 'religious musing.' Contemplate comes from the year 1592; contemplative is from 1340.

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