adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Before contemplation. not-comparable
2. 2
   Before contemplation.; In a phase of mental activity in which one does not yet begin to recognize or acknowledge the maladaptiveness of someone's behavior (such as own's own, or that of a family member or friend); usually with reference to substance use. not-comparable

   "See also: egosyntonic"

Etymology

From pre- + contemplative.

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