Reflective
[rɪ'flektɪv] or [rɪ'flɛktɪv]
Definition
(adj.) devoted to matters of the mind; 'the reflective type' .
(adj.) capable of physically reflecting light or sound; 'a reflective surface' .
Edited by Adrian--From WordNet
Definition
(a.) Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
(a.) Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason.
(a.) Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
(a.) Reflexive; reciprocal.
Inputed by Juana
Synonyms and Synonymous
a. [1]. Reflecting, reflexive.[2]. Thoughtful, musing, deliberating, pondering, cogitating.
Editor: Moore
Examples
- The reflective impressions may be divided into two kinds, viz. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- But abstraction is an indispensable trait in reflective direction of activity. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- No, I don't, Sammy,' said Mr. Weller, with a reflective visage. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Reflective dealings with the material of instruction is constrained and half-hearted; attention wanders. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- Having eaten the friendless orphan--having driven away his comrades --having grown calm and reflective at length--I now feel in a kindlier mood. Mark Twain. The Innocents Abroad.
- One could see that, as far as it had gone, her life was very complete on its reflective side. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Secondary, or reflective impressions are such as proceed from some of these original ones, either immediately or by the interposition of its idea. David Hume. A Treatise of Human Nature.
- So much for the general features of a reflective experience. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- His air, though deliberate and reflective, could scarcely be called prompt and acute. Charlotte Bronte. Shirley.
- Nor will the reflective experience be different in kind if we substitute distance in time for separation in space. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- The scene was indeed one which might well have charmed a far less reflective mind, than that to which it was presented. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- Such questions may give us pause in deciding upon the extent to which current practices are adapted to develop reflective habits. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
- It is the extent and accuracy of steps three and four which mark off a distinctive reflective experience from one on the trial and error plane. John Dewey. Democracy and Education.
Checker: Mandy