Main Entry:

re·flec·tive

Pronunciation:

\ri-ˈflek-tiv\

Function:

adjective

Date:

1627

1 : capable of reflecting light, images, or sound waves 2 : marked by reflection : thoughtful, deliberative 3 : of, relating to, or caused by reflection <reflective glare> 4 : reflexive 3 5 : reflecting something : indicative <how fashion is reflective of society — Glenda Bailey>

— re·flec·tive·ly adverb

— re·flec·tive·ness noun

— re·flec·tiv·i·ty noun