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- [ri-flekt]
- /rɪˈflɛkt/
- /rɪˈflekt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-flekt]
- /rɪˈflɛkt/
Definitions of reflected word
- verb with object reflected to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall. 1
- verb with object reflected to give back or show an image of; mirror. 1
- verb with object reflected (of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer. 1
- verb with object reflected to reproduce; show: followers reflecting the views of the leader. 1
- verb with object reflected to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound: Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family. 1
- verb without object reflected to be turned or cast back, as light. 1
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Origin of reflected
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English reflecten < Latin reflectere to bend back, equivalent to re- re- + flectere to bend
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Parts of speech for Reflected
noun
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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reflected popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
reflected usage trend in Literature
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verb reflected
- animadverted — Simple past tense and past participle of animadvert.
- cogitated — Simple past tense and past participle of cogitate.
- commentated — Simple past tense and past participle of commentate.
- commented — a remark, observation, or criticism: a comment about the weather.
- communed — Simple past tense and past participle of commune.
Top questions with reflected
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- how is light reflected?
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- what happens when light is reflected?
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- what percent of solar energy is reflected back into space?
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- what enlightenment values are reflected in the declaration of independence?
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