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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Reflective \Re*flect"ive\ (r?*fl?kt"?v), a. [Cf. F.
r['e]flectif. Cf. {Reflexive}.]
1. Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
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In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing
her charms. --Prior.
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2. Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective
reason. --Prior.
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His perceptive and reflective faculties . . . thus
acquired a precocious and extraordinary development.
--Motley.
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3. Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a
reflective person.
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4. (Gram.) Reflexive; reciprocal.
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{Re*flect"ive*ness}, n. "Reflectiveness of manner." --J.
C. Shairp.
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