reflecting
Americanadjective
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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Additional investigators came from institutions across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Australia, reflecting the global scope of the research effort.
From Science Daily
While many economists expect the BOJ to tighten policy every six months, markets have begun pricing in higher odds of an April hike, reflecting the yen’s sharp depreciation.
Tuesday’s yield move kicked off after Japanese bond rates moved higher, reflecting investor unease about Japan’s proposed increased spending plans after the announcement of a snap election Feb. 8.
From Barron's
The jobless rate for people aged between 16 and 24 reached 18.9 percent in August, reflecting a tough market.
From Barron's
She also pointed to small-cap stocks in the U.S. this year as reflecting investor appetite beyond the megacap stocks that dominate the S&P 500 and receive outsize attention due to their AI links.
From MarketWatch
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