reflecting

American

[ri-flek-ting] / rɪˈflɛk tɪŋ /

adjective

casting back light, heat, sound, etc., from a surface.

An echo is heard when the reflecting surface is at a considerable distance from both the speaker and the hearer.
having a mirrorlike effect; giving back or showing an image.

The most memorable feature of Hadrian’s Villa for me was the reflecting pool at the back, surrounded by ruins and statues.
thinking, pondering, or meditating.

It is apparent to every reflecting mind that a crisis has arisen which requires the consideration and action of every peace-loving citizen.

noun

an act or instance of casting back light, heat, etc., of giving back an image, or of showing or reproducing something.

This room feels almost like it's under the sea; the mirror mimics the reflecting of the water.
an act or instance of thinking, pondering, or meditating.

We have been doing some reflecting on the year that has just passed.

Other Word Forms

nonreflecting adjective
reflectingly adverb

Etymology

Origin of reflecting

First recorded in 1525–35; reflect ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective senses; reflect ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun senses

Example Sentences

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Fund managers say inflows still far outweigh redemption requests, reflecting pent-up demand from wealthy individuals, most of whom still don’t own much private-credit.

From The Wall Street Journal

Walmart generated 4.6 percent comparable sales growth in its US retail business, reflecting higher sales across grocery, pharmaceuticals and general merchandise.

From Barron's

“It reflects how ownership and control actually work in the real world, cutting through complex multilayered structures across jurisdictions and reflecting years of proprietary data curation.”

From Barron's

Sales of traditional children’s toys are expected to be flat or slightly down this year, reflecting pressures from declining birth rates and competition from digital entertainment, industry executives said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Over five episodes filmed across the UK, the series will capture the rich diversity of life in Britain's back gardens while also reflecting on how the public can do their bit to save struggling species.

From BBC

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