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reflectiveness

/rɪˈflɛktɪvnəs/
re · flec · tive · ness
Adverb:reflectively
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Adjective:reflective
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reflectiveness Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The quality or state of being engaged in deep, quiet, or serious thought and introspection.

Example

"Her quiet reflectiveness during the seminar allowed her to synthesize the competing viewpoints before offering a balanced conclusion."

2

The physical property of a surface to bounce back light, heat, or sound.

Example

"The high reflectiveness of the fresh snow made sunglasses essential for the hikers ascending the ridge."

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Word Nuance & Usage

In physics and optics, 'reflectivity' or 'reflectance' is generally preferred for the physical capacity of a surface to reflect light, whereas 'reflectiveness' primarily refers to psychological thoughtfulness and introspection.

• Rhymes for reflectiveness

• Nearby Words

reflection
reflective
reflectively
reflectiveness
reflector
reflex
reflexive

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reflectiveness. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reflectiveness
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