Reflective: meaning, definitions and examples

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reflective

 

[ rษชหˆflษ›ktษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

self-awareness

Relating to or characterized by deep thought; thoughtful. Showing serious thought or consideration.

Synonyms

contemplative, meditative, pensive, thoughtful

Examples of usage

  • She is a reflective person who always thinks deeply before making a decision.
  • His reflective nature allows him to see things from different perspectives.
Context #2 | Adjective

light

Throwing back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Synonyms

glossy, lustrous, shiny

Examples of usage

  • The reflective surface of the mirror bounced the light around the room.
  • The cat's eyes were reflective in the dark.

Translations

Translations of the word "reflective" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reflexivo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคฐเคพเคตเคฐเฅเคคเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช reflektierend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reflektif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตั„ะปะตะบั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ refleksyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅๅฐ„็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉflรฉchissant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reflexivo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yansฤฑtฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ˜์‚ฌํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุนูƒุงุณูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reflexnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reflexnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅๅฐ„็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ refleksiven

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endurskins

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั„ะปะตะบั‚ะธะฒั‚ั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ แƒ”แƒคแƒšแƒ”แƒฅแƒกแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reflektiv

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reflexivo

Etymology

The word 'reflective' comes from the Latin word 'reflectere', which means 'to bend back'. It originally referred to the act of bending or throwing back light, heat, or sound. Over time, the meaning has expanded to include the concept of deep thought and self-awareness. The use of 'reflective' to describe someone who thinks deeply dates back to the 17th century.

See also: reflect, reflectance, reflecting, reflection, reflectively, reflectiveness, reflectivity, reflector.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,215 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.