reflecting

Meaning

Verb

present participle and gerund of reflect

Noun

An instance of reflection (in any sense).

Adj

1. That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
2. That reflects.
3. Having a component that reflects light.
4. Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
5. (obsolete) Insulting, disparaging.

reflect

1. (transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface.
2. (intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface.
3. (transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.
4. (intransitive) To be mirrored.
5. (transitive) To agree with; to closely follow.
6. (transitive) To give evidence of someone's or something's character etc.
7. (intransitive) To think seriously; to ponder or consider.

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Synonyms

reflective

considering

reflexive

thinking

🤔

reflected

cogitative

reflex

shining

reflectional

contemplative

introspective

numbering

Translations

riflettente

reflector

abspiegelnd

Glanz

reflektierend

Reflektion

unwillkürlich

zurückwerfend

reflexartig

αντανακλαστικός

pensif

😔

réfléchi

réfléchissant

reflétant

reflector

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/