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reflective definition

re·flec·tive (ri flek′tiv)

adjective

  1. reflecting
  2. of or produced by reflection
  3. meditative; thoughtful

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reflective Synonyms

reflective

modif.

contemplative, studious, pensive; see pensive, thoughtful 1. See syn. study at pensive.


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reflective Usage Examples

Preposition: at

  • night: Wear fluorescent materials in daylight and at dusk, and something reflective at night.

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • make: The hologram is usually silicon plated with gold to make the surface reflective.

Modifies a noun

  • piping: The reflective piping on the hood and seat add safety and it has quick release locks on all the wheels.

Modifying Another Word

  • critically: They will develop skills as critically reflective practitioners able to use research, experience and relevant evidence to analyze practice and policy.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: For instance, by practicing reflecting on how this document gets written here, do I become more reflective in my life overall?

Preposition: of

  • society: Whether it is a temporary element, reflective of a society in transition, remains to be seen.
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