reflective

[ ri-flek-tiv ]
/ rɪˈflɛk tɪv /

adjective

that reflects; reflecting.
of or relating to reflection.
cast by reflection.
given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person.

Origin of reflective

First recorded in 1620–30; reflect + -ive

SYNONYMS FOR reflective

4 contemplative, thoughtful. See pensive.

OTHER WORDS FROM reflective

Words nearby reflective

reflection, reflection coefficient, reflection density, reflection nebula, reflection plane, reflective, reflectivity, reflectometer, reflector, reflectorize, reflet

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British Dictionary definitions for reflectivity (1 of 2)

reflectivity
/ (ˌriːflɛkˈtɪvɪtɪ) /

noun

physics a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness
Also called: reflectiveness the quality or capability of being reflective

British Dictionary definitions for reflectivity (2 of 2)

reflective
/ (rɪˈflɛktɪv) /

adjective

characterized by quiet thought or contemplation
capable of reflecting a reflective surface
produced by reflection

Derived forms of reflective

reflectively, adverb

Medical definitions for reflectivity

reflective
[ rĭ-flĕk′tĭv ]

adj.

Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection.
Capable of or producing reflection.
Characterized by or given to meditation or contemplation; thoughtful.