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reflective

[ ri-flek-tiv ]
/ rɪˈflɛk tɪv /
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adjective

that reflects; reflecting.
of or relating to reflection.
cast by reflection.
given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person.

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Nearby words

  1. reflection,
  2. reflection coefficient,
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  6. reflectively,
  7. reflectivity,
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  9. reflector,
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Origin of reflective

First recorded in 1620–30; reflect + -ive
SYNONYMS FOR reflective
4. contemplative, thoughtful. See pensive.
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British Dictionary definitions for reflectively

reflective

/ (rɪˈflɛktɪv) /

adjective

characterized by quiet thought or contemplation
capable of reflectinga reflective surface
produced by reflection
Derived Formsreflectively, adverb
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Word Origin and History for reflectively

reflective

adj.

1620s, from reflect + -ive. Related: Reflectively; reflectiveness.

Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
Medicine definitions for reflectively

reflective

[ rĭ-flĕk′tĭv ]

adj.

Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection.
Capable of or producing reflection.
Characterized by or given to meditation or contemplation; thoughtful.
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