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My mother was a piano teacher, my father an inventor. He invented the reflective paint they still use on airstrips. They had faith in my ambition, and I think that made all the difference.
Chuck Close

Meaning of "reflective" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF REFLECTIVE

reflective  [rɪˈflɛktɪv] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF REFLECTIVE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Reflective is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES REFLECTIVE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

reflective

Reflection (physics)

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected. Mirrors exhibit specular reflection. In acoustics, reflection causes echoes and is used in sonar. In geology, it is important in the study of seismic waves. Reflection is observed with surface waves in bodies of water. Reflection is observed with many types of electromagnetic wave, besides visible light. Reflection of VHF and higher frequencies is important for radio transmission and for radar. Even hard X-rays and gamma rays can be reflected at shallow angles with special "grazing" mirrors.

Definition of reflective in the English dictionary

The first definition of reflective in the dictionary is characterized by quiet thought or contemplation. Other definition of reflective is capable of reflecting. Reflective is also produced by reflection.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH REFLECTIVE


collective
kəˈlɛktɪv
deflective
dɪˈflɛktɪv
detective
dɪˈtɛktɪv
effective
ɪˈfɛktɪv
elective
ɪˈlɛktɪv
inflective
ɪnˈflɛktɪv
irreflective
ɪrɪˈflɛktɪv
neglective
nɪˈɡlɛktɪv
non-reflective
ˌnɒnrɪˈflɛktɪv
nonselective
ˌnɒnsɪˈlɛktɪv
objective
əbˈdʒɛktɪv
perspective
pəˈspɛktɪv
prospective
prəˈspɛktɪv
protective
prəˈtɛktɪv
recollective
ˌrɛkəˈlɛktɪv
respective
rɪˈspɛktɪv
retroreflective
ˌrɛtrəʊrɪˈflɛktɪv
selective
sɪˈlɛktɪv
subjective
səbˈdʒɛktɪv
unreflective
ˌʌnrɪˈflɛktɪv

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE REFLECTIVE

reflecter
reflecting prism
reflecting telescope
reflectingly
reflection
reflection density
reflection factor
reflectional
reflectionless
reflections
reflectively
reflectiveness
reflectivity
reflectogram
reflectograph
reflectography
reflectometer
reflectometry
reflector
reflectorise

WORDS THAT END LIKE REFLECTIVE

active
addictive
alternative
attractive
constrictive
constructive
corrective
cost-effective
destructive
directive
distinctive
inactive
interactive
predictive
proactive
productive
radioactive
reactive
reproductive
retrospective
seductive

Synonyms and antonyms of reflective in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «REFLECTIVE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «reflective» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of reflective

Translation of «reflective» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF REFLECTIVE

Find out the translation of reflective to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of reflective from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «reflective» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

沉思的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

reflexivo
570 millions of speakers

English

reflective
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चिंतनशील
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

عاكس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отражающая
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

reflexivo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রতিচ্ছবি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

pensif
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pantulan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

nachdenklich
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

思索にふけって
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

생각에 잠긴
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pantulan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phản xạ
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரதிபலிப்புகள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

प्रतिबिंबे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yansımalar
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

riflessivo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

odblaskowe
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відбиває
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

reflectorizante
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

αντανακλαστική
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

reflektiewe
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

reflekterande
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

reflekterende
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of reflective

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «REFLECTIVE»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «REFLECTIVE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about reflective

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10 QUOTES WITH «REFLECTIVE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word reflective.
1
Damon Albarn
Whenever you're writing something that's reflective, you have to put yourself through some sort of ordeal just to understand the way you're feeling.
2
Lionel Barber
While the web is very much the first draft of history, a rough-cut, it still has to be good journalism, well-sourced, reliable. Clearly, the printed form is going to have more effort put into it, going to be more reflective and relevant.
3
Ellen Barkin
I am to a fault an introspective person. But I am not a reflective person - except for a big mistake, and then I really think about it.
4
Daniel Berrigan
It's also reflective of a young person's religion or faith in that it's highly charged with sacramental imagery and with country imagery, because I was in the seminary for so many years in the country.
5
Michael Bloomberg
When you come in to court as a plaintiff or as a defendant, it is terribly important that you look up at the bench and feel that that person represents you and will understand you, that that person is reflective of our community and of our society.
6
Andrew Coyle Bradley
Both Brutus and Hamlet are highly intellectual by nature and reflective by habit. Both may even be called, in a popular sense, philosophic; Brutus may be called so in a stricter sense.
7
Kobe Bryant
I'm reflective only in the sense that I learn to move forward. I reflect with a purpose.
8
Augusten Burroughs
My parents had this relationship that was really terrifying. I mean, the level of hatred that they had, and the level of physical abuse - my mother would beat up my father, basically - and I think I was drawn to images on television that were bright and reflective.
9
Deepak Chopra
The highest levels of performance come to people who are centered, intuitive, creative, and reflective - people who know to see a problem as an opportunity.
10
Chuck Close
My mother was a piano teacher, my father an inventor. He invented the reflective paint they still use on airstrips. They had faith in my ambition, and I think that made all the difference.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «REFLECTIVE»

Discover the use of reflective in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to reflective and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Becoming a critically reflective teacher
" -- Jack Mezirow, emeritus professor of adult education, Teachers College, Columbia University Building on the insights of his highly acclaimed earlier work, The Skillful Teacher, and applying the principles of adult learning, Brookfield ...
Stephen Brookfield, 1995
2
Becoming a Reflective Practitioner
Now in its fourth edition, this book has been completely revised and updated to include up-to-date literature and reflective extracts.
Christopher Johns, 2013
3
Reflective Teaching
It offers support for trainee teachers, mentors, newly qualified teachers and for continuous professional development. This second edition has been revised and updated to enhance classroom use.
Andrew Pollard, Janet Collins, 2005
4
Readings for Reflective Teaching
This unique book provides the reader with a mini-library of over one hundred readings containing: --both classic and contemporary readings--international contributors--material drawn from books and journalsAn essential reference resource in ...
Andrew Pollard, 2002
5
A Handbook of Reflective and Experiential Learning: Theory ...
We have essentially defined non-reflective learning as the kind of learning that is relatively unchallenging to the learner and that does not involve much restructuring of the cognitive structure, and in which processes of internal experience are ...
Jennifer A. Moon, 2013
6
Rationality and the Reflective Mind
"In this book, Keith Stanovich attempts to resolve the Great Rationality Debate in cognitive science-the debate about how much irrationality to ascribe to human cognition.
Keith Stanovich, 2011
7
Reflective Learning in Practice
This is a two-part book, to reflect the nature of the subject.
Anne Brockbank, Ian McGill, Nic Beech, 2002
8
Facilitating Reflective Learning In Higher Education
This revised edition includes the most current thinking on reflective learning, as well as stories from academics and students that bring to life the practical impact of reflection in action.
Brockbank, Anne, McGill, Ian, 2007
9
The Reflective Educator's Guide to Classroom Research: ...
Updated with the latest information on professional learning communities, data collection methods, and more, this revised bestseller guides teachers through the teacher inquiry process.
Nancy Fichtman Dana, Diane Yendol-Hoppey, 2009
10
Reflective Teaching in Second Language Classrooms
This text introduces techniques for teachers to explore their classroom experiences and for critical reflection on teaching practices. This book introduces teachers to techniques for exploring their own classroom experiences.
Jack C. Richards, Charles Lockhart, 1994

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «REFLECTIVE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term reflective is used in the context of the following news items.
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Agreement with Amish nearly doubles reflective markings on buggies
A series of tests using a variety of reflective tapes was conducted to find out what would work best to improve visibility and safety. In the end, the leaders agreed ... «WatertownDailyTimes.com, Jul 15»
2
CONSUMER REPORTS: Best Reflective Clothing After Dark
Consumer Reports tested several options: jackets, bike shirts, and an inexpensive safety vest. There was even a button-down shirt made with reflective thread. «WILX-TV, May 15»
3
This Bike Safety Paint Is Invisible During The Day, Super Bright At …
Reflective paint company Albedo 100 teamed up with Volvo to create LifePaint, a spray paint that can be applied to clothing, backpacks, and bikes. «Popular Science, Apr 15»
4
Is spray-on reflectivity from Volvo really a boon for cyclists?
At TreeHugger we love where innovation and sustainability intersect. So it stands to reason that spray-on, wash-off reflective paint is a positive. It's certainly cool. «Treehugger, Mar 15»
5
Willie Nelson to Release Own Marijuana Brand That's 'Reflective of …
... spoke to The Daily Beast recently about the announcement. "He wants it to be something that's reflective of his passion," Bowman said about the brand. «Music Times, Mar 15»
6
New Oregon bike bill would require reflective gear
Wear a reflective coat or vest, or receive a sizable fine. An Oregon lawmaker wants cyclists to be fined $250 if they are riding without the proper safety gear at ... «KTVZ, Mar 15»
7
New Bill Would Fine Oregon Cyclists Without Reflective Clothing
When you bought your first bike with all the bells and whistles, did you also think to buy flashy, neon vests and pants? An Oregon lawmaker hopes that reflective ... «OPB News, Mar 15»
8
Paparazzi-proof clothing that's embedded with reflective glass
Dreamt up by DJ Chris Holmes, the hoodie, hat, scarf and suit are made from the same reflective material you find on the side of tennis shoes and safety gear. «CNN, Feb 15»
9
reflective betabrand flashback clothing line ruins paparazzi photos
after wearing reflective items of clothing during several performances when touring with sir paul mccartney, DJ chris holmes noticed that many photos taken ... «Designboom, Feb 15»
10
This Anti-Paparazzi Clothing Uses Reflective Threads to Ruin Flash …
While working as a DJ for Paul McCartney's world tours, Chris Holmes would often be disappointed when his reflective outfits would ruin flash photographs by ... «PetaPixel, Jan 15»

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