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re·flec·tive

(rĭ-flĕk′tĭv)
adj.
1.
a. Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection.
b. Capable of or producing reflection: a reflective surface.
2. Characterized by or given to serious thinking or contemplation; thoughtful. See Synonyms at pensive.

re·flec′tive·ly adv.
re·flec′tive·ness n.
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reflectiveness

(rɪˈflɛktɪvnɪs)
n
1. the state of being characterized by quiet thought or contemplation
2. the quality of being capable of reflecting
3. the quality of being produced by reflection
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Noun 1. reflectiveness - the capability of quiet thought or contemplation
thoughtfulness - the trait of thinking carefully before acting
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Translations

reflectiveness

[rɪˈflektɪvnɪs] N
1. [of surface] → brillo m
2. (= thoughtfulness) → carácter m pensativo
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reflectiveness

n (of person)Nachdenklichkeit f
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