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Webster 1913 Edition

Reflective

Re-flect′ive

(r?-fl?kt′?v)
,
Adj.
[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
,
Noun.
“Reflectiveness of manner.”
J. C. Shairp.

Webster 1828 Edition

Reflective

REFLECT'IVE

, a.
1.
Throwing back images; as a reflective mirror.
In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing her charms impair'd -
2.
Considering the operation of the mind, or things past; as reflective reason.

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