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Reflexivity vs Reflective - What's the difference?

reflexivity | reflective |

As a noun reflexivity

is the condition or state of being reflexive.

As an adjective reflective is

something which reflects, or redirects back to the source.

reflexivity

English

Noun

(reflexivities)
  • The condition or state of being reflexive.

    • 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