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reflective

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

adjective

  1. that reflects; reflecting.

  2. of or relating to reflection.

  3. cast by reflection.

  4. given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation.

    a reflective person.
    Synonyms:
    thoughtful, contemplative
reflective British  
/ rɪˈflɛktɪv /

adjective

  1. characterized by quiet thought or contemplation

  2. capable of reflecting

    a reflective surface

  3. produced by reflection

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Related Words

See pensive.

Other Word Forms

  • antireflective adjective
  • antireflectively adverb
  • antireflectiveness noun
  • nonreflective adjective
  • nonreflectively adverb
  • nonreflectiveness noun
  • overreflective adjective
  • overreflectively adverb
  • overreflectiveness noun
  • reflectively adverb
  • reflectiveness noun
  • reflectivity noun
  • self-reflective adjective

Etymology

Origin of reflective

First recorded in 1620–30; reflect + -ive

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