reflective

Meanings

• adjective

  able to reflect or throw back light or sound waves; having a smooth, polished surface.

  - "The surface of the lake was reflective."
  - "The mirror was a highly reflective surface."

• adjective

  given to or characterized by reflection or contemplation.

  - "She was in a reflective mood after the loss of her job."
  - "The retreat provided ample time for reflective thought."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reflective
effective , reflective , sensitive

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Variants

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reflective , reflectively , reflectiveness , reflectivenesses , self-reflective

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Forms

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reflectively, reflectiveness

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Etymology

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From Old French reflectif, from reflecter 'bend back, throw back, send back, mirror, reflect'.

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Trivia

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1. The term reflective is derived from the Latin word 'reflector', which means 'to bend back'.

2. In physics, the reflectivity of a surface is measured as a percentage of the incident light or sound that is reflected.

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Related Concepts

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1. introspection: The act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

2. contemplation: The act of deeply considering or reflecting on something.

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Culture

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Reflective is a term that can be used in various contexts, such as physics, where it refers to the ability of a surface to reflect light or sound waves, and in psychology, where it refers to the act of contemplating or pondering. In literature, the term reflective is often used to describe characters or situations that involve introspection or contemplation.

How to Memorize "reflective"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a smooth, polished surface like a mirror or a still lake.
   - Visualize light or sound bouncing off the surface.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word reflective with a mirror or a still body of water.
   - Think of the word contemplative and how it is related to reflective.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym R-E-F-L-E-C-T-I-V-E to remember the definition: 'Reflects light or sound, Effective in contemplation'

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