reflective

[ri-flek-tiv] /rɪˈflɛk tɪv/

adjective

of or pertaining to reflection.

cast by reflection.

given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation:

a reflective person.

Origin

1620-30; reflect + -ive

Related forms

reflectively, adverb

reflectiveness, reflectivity

[ree-flek-tiv-i-tee] /ˌri flɛkˈtɪv ɪ ti/ (Show IPA), noun

antireflective, adjective

antireflectively, adverb

antireflectiveness, noun

nonreflective, adjective

nonreflectively, adverb

nonreflectiveness, noun

overreflective, adjective

overreflectively, adverb

overreflectiveness, noun

self-reflective, adjective

Synonyms

4. contemplative, thoughtful. See pensive.

Examples from the web for reflective

Write reflective essays in the form of letters advising community leaders on how to combat crime effectively.
Demonstrated commitment to reflective teaching practices.
Many hollows have smooth, flat bottoms and feature highly reflective material.
Moreover, the animals even selected the best reflective surface available to view their markings.
Even daytime runners can use a jacket made with a reflective fabric that helps motorists take notice.
But the reflective approach to diversity isn't only to value and advocate it.
It is the junction between the two materials which acts as the reflective surface.
Pete repurposes space blankets onto the back of a satellite dish to make it more reflective.
Drawing the roll out produces long threads a few hundred microns thick that can be as reflective as gold.
But an east-west voyage offers a more expansive and more reflective experience.

British Dictionary definitions for reflective

/rɪˈflɛktɪv/

adjective

characterized by quiet thought or contemplation

capable of reflecting: a reflective surface

produced by reflection

Derived Forms

reflectively, adverb

Word Origin and History for reflective

adj.

1620s, from reflect + -ive. Related: Reflectively; reflectiveness.

reflective in Medicine

reflective re·flec·tive (rĭ-flěk'tĭv)
adj.