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excogitative

excogitative

9.9
Able to think deeply and carefully about ideas
  • adjective
  • /ɛkˈkɒdʒɪˌteɪtɪv/
  • Formal
translation icon : excogitativo
  • Her excogitative approach to problem-solving impressed the committee.

Examples

  • She has an excogitative mind that always seeks deeper understanding.

  • His excogitative approach to problem-solving impressed everyone.

  • A true scientist must possess an excogitative mind, always probing for new ideas.

  • The philosopher was praised for his excogitative writings on human consciousness.

  • The engineer's excogitative techniques enabled her to develop innovative solutions for complex challenges.

  • During the meeting, his excogitative analysis of the data led to important breakthroughs in the project.

  • Her excogitative thinking allowed her to devise a comprehensive plan for the community initiative.

Synonyms

contemplative
vsexcogitative
15 6.0

Thinking deeply and quietly, often for a long time

is more active and focused on devising or elaborate thinking
cogitative
vsexcogitative
  • Formal
8.4

Thinking carefully to understand or solve something

is more about deep elaborate thinking and devising solutions

Antonyms

94 5.6

Not thorough and only about what is obvious, not deep

1 7.0

Not thinking carefully before acting or speaking

How Deep

profound
123 6.3
excogitative
  • Formal
9.9
reflective
38 4.5
superficial
94 5.6

Surface Forms

excogitative positive

Morphology

excogitative = excogitate (transparent) = excogitate + ive

Formed from the verb 'excogitate' with the regular adjectival suffix '-ive', so the adjective's meaning is a direct derivation from the verb.

Etymology

The word excogitative comes from Latin parts ex- 'out' and cogitare 'to think', and it shares the same root as cogitate. So something excogitative is about 'thinking something out' or carefully working out an idea.