cogitative

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But differences emerged in the slower, more effortful cogitative phase that followed, leading to divergent success rates in the end: 18 percent for the mathematics students versus 6 percent for the history students.

From New York Times • Apr. 13, 2018

His saxophone emits a broad and smoky sound, with a measured inflection that gives the music an unhurried, cogitative pacing.

From New York Times • Apr. 6, 2017

He pushed his helmet back on his head, a cogitative move.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam

"When you last wrote," repeated John, in a cogitative tone.

From Fated to Be Free by Ingelow, Jean

Instead of the customary names, material and immaterial substances, Locke recommends cogitative and incogitative substances, since it is not inconceivable that the Creator may have endowed some material beings with the capacity of thought.

From History of Modern Philosophy From Nicolas of Cusa to the Present Time by Falckenberg, Richard