reflectivity

noun

re·​flec·​tiv·​i·​ty ˌrē-ˌflek-ˈti-və-tē 

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: the reflective quality or power of a surface or material

… there are many examples of luster-decorated ceramics, in which Islamic potters emulated the reflectivity of metalwork by applying metal oxides to white-glazed vessels …

—Roberta Smith

The warming at the surface could be expected to melt snow and ice, reducing the earth's albedo, or reflectivity.

—Roger Revelle

Examples of reflectivity in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compared with simulations that only included traditional ice reflectivity, the version with salt deposits required much stronger warming before the frozen planet could begin to thaw. —Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 7 Mar. 2026

Also, as mentioned earlier, as an alternative to the standard screen, Apple offers a low-reflectivity nano-texture glass option for both the Pro Display XDR and the Studio Display XDR. —Tony Hoffman, PC Magazine, 5 Mar. 2026

The result is tone-on-tone depth with high reflectivity that feels dimensional without high contrast. —Amanda Le, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026

Stay clear of cement or glass materials due to maintenance challenges and reflectivity. —Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1879, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reflectivity

• absorptivity
• affectivity
• collectivity
• conductivity
• connectivity
• corrosivity
• creativity
• diffusivity
• directivity
• effectivity
• emissivity
• exclusivity