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reflectiveness

 

[ rɪˈflɛktɪvnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

psychology

The quality of being reflective; the tendency to engage in self-examination and introspection.

Synonyms

contemplativeness, thoughtfulness

Examples of usage

  • His reflectiveness led him to constantly analyze his thoughts and emotions.
  • She appreciated his reflectiveness, as it showed his depth of character.
Context #2 | Noun

literature

A quality of a work of art or literature that invites contemplation and deep thought.

Synonyms

contemplation, meditativeness

Examples of usage

  • The novel's reflectiveness on the human condition made it a thought-provoking read.
  • The reflectiveness of the painting left viewers pondering its deeper meaning.

Translations

Translations of the word "reflectiveness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 reflexividade

🇮🇳 प्रतिबिंबता

🇩🇪 Reflexivität

🇮🇩 reflektifitas

🇺🇦 рефлективність

🇵🇱 refleksyjność

🇯🇵 反射性

🇫🇷 réflexivité

🇪🇸 reflexividad

🇹🇷 yansıtıcılık

🇰🇷 반사성

🇸🇦 الانعكاسية

🇨🇿 reflexivnost

🇸🇰 reflexívnosť

🇨🇳 反射性

🇸🇮 reflektivnost

🇮🇸 endurvarpshæfni

🇰🇿 рефлексивтілік

🇬🇪 რეფლექსიურობა

🇦🇿 reflektivlik

🇲🇽 reflexividad

Etymology

The word 'reflectiveness' originates from the verb 'reflect' combined with the suffix '-ness', forming a noun that describes the quality of being reflective or thoughtful. The concept of reflectiveness has long been valued in philosophy, psychology, and literature for its role in fostering introspection and deep contemplation.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,594, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.