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reflectiveness

American  
[ri-flekt-iv-nis] / rɪˈflɛkt ɪv nɪs /

noun

  1. the quality of being reflective or thoughtful; a readiness to ponder or think about things.

  2. the property of reflecting light.


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The study also found that phytoplankton populations, measured by satellite views of the green compound chlorophyll in the water, peak every summer—soon followed by peaks in cloud reflectiveness.

From Scientific American May 29, 2023

The American Bird Conservancy notes that screens can be helpful as well, not only by limiting reflectiveness but by providing birds with a cushion if they make impact.

From Salon Feb. 16, 2023

"I think in the sad circumstances, it's a very good start, though of course the sad circumstances help - the reverence and the reflectiveness prompted by death have helped as well."

From Reuters Sep. 13, 2022

The album was named “Mercury” after the reflectiveness and chromatic beauty of the element.

From Seattle Times Aug. 10, 2022

Teachers emphasize the value of a reflectiveness that opens a space between thinking and immediate action.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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