Definitions for reflective
rɪˈflɛk tɪvre·flec·tive

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. brooding, broody, contemplative, meditative, musing, pensive, pondering, reflective, ruminativeadjective

   deeply or seriously thoughtful

   "Byron lives on not only in his poetry, but also in his creation of the 'Byronic hero' - the persona of a brooding melancholy young man";

2. reflectiveadjective

   capable of physically reflecting light or sound

   "a reflective surface"

3. reflectiveadjective

   devoted to matters of the mind

   "the reflective type"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 2 votes

1. reflectiveadjective

   Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.

2. reflectiveadjective

   Thinking back on the past.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Reflectiveadjective

   Etymology: from reflect.

   1. Throwing back images.

   When the weary king gave place to night,
   His beams he to his royal brother lent,
   And so shone still in his reflective light. Dryden.

   In the reflective stream the sighing bride
   Viewing her charms impair’d, abash’d shall hide
   Her pensive head. Matthew Prior.

   2. Considering things past; considering the operations of the mind.

   Forc’d by reflective reason I confess,
   That human science is uncertain guess. Matthew Prior.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reflective

   Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection (for example at a mirror) the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected. In acoustics, reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar. In geology, it is important in the study of seismic waves. Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water. Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave, besides visible light. Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar. Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special "grazing" mirrors.

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1. reflective

   Reflective generally refers to the quality or state of being capable of, or demonstrating, serious thought and consideration about oneself, others, or certain subjects or matters. It can also indicate the ability of a surface or material to throw back heat, light, or sound without absorbing it.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 2 votes

1. Reflectiveadjective

   throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror

2. Reflectiveadjective

   capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason

3. Reflectiveadjective

   addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person

4. Reflectiveadjective

   reflexive; reciprocal

5. Etymology: [Cf. F. rflectif. Cf. Reflexive.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. reflective

   Able to reflect light.

   Reflective clothing is a good idea to wear when you are walking at night.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 16, 2020  

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1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of reflective in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of reflective in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of reflective in a Sentence

1. James Gangwisch:

   The results from the present study are unlikely to be fully reflective of what may occur in persons who are older, overweight or obese, or have other potent risk factors for diabetes.

2. David Darlington, from his novel Angels Visits: An Inquiry into the Mystery of Zinfandel:

   In the mirrorlike relationship between wine and human beings, Zinfandel owned more reflective properties than any other grape; in its infinite mutability, it was capable of expressing almost any philosophical position or psychological function. As a result, its own "true" nature might never be known.

3. Susan Rose-Ackerman:

   It is reflective of his own moral compass. It is showing the way in which he thinks about his role as president, it isn't tied so much to a million dollars here or a million dollars there. It's tied to his perspective about what it means to be president -- that he sees it as giving him free range to do things.

4. Charlie Wilson:

   This inclusion will be more reflective of the Chinese opportunity set with big IT and consumer names being added. That shows the shift in the center of gravity from old China to new China.

5. Ted Kaufman:

   For months, the Biden-Harris transition has laid the groundwork for a Biden-Harris administration, and at the core of that work is an unrelenting commitment to diversity, as we continue working full-speed ahead to Inauguration, our diverse group of leaders and staff are reflective of America -- upholding President-elect Biden and Vice President-elect Harris' belief that through diverse voices we can develop and implement a policy vision to tackle our nation's toughest challenges.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=reflective
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Reflective
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=reflective
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reflective
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reflective