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reflective | reflectively |

As an adjective reflective

is something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.

As an adverb reflectively is

in a reflective manner.

reflective

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.
    • Mirrors are reflective .
  • Thinking back on the past.
    • He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.
  • (computing, programming) Involving reflection.

    • Derived terms

    * unreflective

    Coordinate terms

    * refractive

    reflectively

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a reflective manner.
  • * 1912 , Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine , chapter 1:
    • "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively .