reflective.
That reflects, or redirects back to the source.
Meaning & usage
That reflects, or redirects back to the source.
Mirrors are reflective.
Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.
He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
Involving reflection.
By means of reflection.
Reciprocal.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English reflect Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English reflective From reflect + -ive.
A supposed organ of the brain, dealing with abstract reasoning.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English reflect Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English reflective From reflect + -ive.
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