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Definition of reflective - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
thoughtfulengaged in deep thought or consideration
- She was in a reflective mood after the news..
2.
opticscapable of physically reflecting light or sound
- The reflective surface of the mirror shone brightly.
3.
indicativetypical of a situation or attitude
- His actions were reflective of his upbringing.
4.
technologyTECH. involving reflection in computingTECH.
- The reflective programming model allows for dynamic changes.
Expressions with reflective
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ratio of reflected to incident light
The reflective power of the mirror is very high.
Origin of reflective
Latin, reflectere (to bend back)
Terms with reflective included in their meaning
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reflection
reflective surface that shows an image
reflective quality
reflecting light smoothly and brightly
mind
showing signs of serious or reflective mood
reflective pause
pause to consider or analyze a situation
reflective pause
pause to reconsider or reflect on a situation
contemplation
take a reflective walk on snow
introspection
deeply thoughtful or reflective
transportation
reflective glass unit attached to a car door for rear side viewing
more reflective
reflecting more light
first aid
thin reflective sheet used in emergencies to keep body warm
deep mind
absorbed in thought or reflective
home
large reflective glass fixed on a room door for full-length viewing
optics
image seen in mirror or reflective surface
appearance
extremely shiny or reflective in appearance
shiny reflective
shining brightly with reflected light
surface
covered with a shiny and reflective layer
design
dull and non-reflective surface
vehicle safety
small reflective disk on vehicles for safety
automotive
reflective triangle for roadside emergencies
printing
paper coated to give a reflective finish
dull surface
having a dull, non-reflective surface
reflective
engaged in deep reflection or contemplation
observation tool
mirror that looks reflective on one side, see-through on the other
optics
mirror with a flat reflective surface
Examples of reflective in a sentence
After the meeting, he became reflective about his career choices. The reflective coating on the glasses reduced glare. Reflective panels were installed to enhance visibility. Her reflective comments showed deep understanding. The reflective nature of the essay impressed the teacher. Reflective surfaces in computing can optimize performance.
The software uses a reflective approach to handle data.
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- French:réfléchi, réfléchissant, ...
- German:nachdenklich, reflektierend, ...
- Italian:pensieroso, riflettente, ...
- Spanish:reflexivo, reflectante, ...
- Portuguese:reflexiva, reflexivo, ...
- Chinese:沉思的, 反光的, ...
- Japanese:思慮深い, 反射性の, ...
- Arabic:مُتَأَمِّل, عَاكِس, ...
- Hebrew:מְהוֹרָהֵר, מַחְזִיר אוֹר, ...
- Russian:задумчивый, отражающий, ...
- Ukrainian:роздумливий, відбивний, ...
- Hindi:विचारशील, परावर्तक, ...
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