adj.
Pronunciation: ri- ' flek-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