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Webster 1913 Edition

Reflective

Re-flect′ive

(r?-fl?kt′?v)
,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
réflectif
. Cf.
Reflexive
.]
1.
Throwing back images;
as, a
reflective
mirror
.
In the
reflective
stream the sighing bride, viewing her charms.
Prior.
2.
Capable of exercising thought or judgment;
as,
reflective
reason
.
Prior.
His perceptive and
reflective
faculties . . . thus acquired a precocious and extraordinary development.
Motley.
3.
Addicted to introspective or meditative habits;
as, a
reflective
person
.
4.
(Gram.)
Reflexive; reciprocal.
–
Re-flect′ive-ly
,
adv.
–
Re-flect′ive-ness
,
Noun.
“Reflectiveness of manner.”
J. C. Shairp.

Webster 1828 Edition

Reflective

REFLECT'IVE

, a.
1.
Throwing back images; as a reflective mirror.
In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing her charms impair'd -
2.
Considering the operation of the mind, or things past; as reflective reason.

Definition 2024

reflective

reflective

English

Adjective

reflective ‎(comparative more reflective, superlative most reflective)

  1. Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
    Mirrors are reflective.
  2. Thinking back on the past.
    He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
  3. (computing, programming) Involving reflection.

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Etymology

reflect +‎ -ive

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