Re*flect"ive (r?*fl?kt"?v), a. [Cf. F. r'eflectif. 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.
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