reflective — thinking deeply and carefully about something
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: thinking deeply and carefully about something
Pronunciation (IPA): /rɪˈflektɪv/
Example Sentences
- The student's reflective journal was full of deep thoughts about pizza and existential dread.
- The reflective vest made the worker visible even in the darkest night.
- After the exam, she sat in reflective silence, wondering if she had studied enough.
reflective
ADJECTIVE[/rɪˈflektɪv/]
thinking deeply and carefully about something
The reflective vest shone brightly when the car lights hit it at night.
After reading her old diary, the girl became reflective about her past. (REFLECTIVE → REFLECT + I’VE → “I’ve reflected on it,” so I am thoughtful)
A reflective detective must be selective
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back' or 'to turn back', composed of 're-' (back) and 'flectere' (to bend). The suffix '-ive' was added to form an adjective indicating a quality or tendency.
Breakdown
re- (back) + flect (bend) + -ive (adjective suffix indicating quality) = reflective
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The student's reflective journal was full of deep thoughts about pizza and existential dread.”
“The reflective vest made the worker visible even in the darkest night.”
“After the exam, she sat in reflective silence, wondering if she had studied enough.”
“The cat stared at its own reflection, clearly having a very reflective moment about its life choices.”
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