Re‐flect″ive (r?‐fl?kt″?v), a. [Cf. F. réflectif. Cf. Reflexive.] 1. Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing her charms. Prior.
2. Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason. Prior.
His perceptive and reflective faculties... thus acquired a precocious and extraordinary development. Motley.
3. Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
4. (Gram.) Reflexive; reciprocal.
— Re‐flect″ive‐ly, adv. — Re‐flect″ive‐ness, n. “Reflectiveness of manner.” J. C. Shairp.