reflectively

re·flec·tive

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-flek-tiv]
- /rɪˈflɛk tɪv/
- /rɪˈflek.tɪv/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-flek-tiv]
- /rɪˈflɛk tɪv/

Definitions of reflectively word

adjective reflectively that reflects; reflecting. 1
adjective reflectively of or relating to reflection. 1
adjective reflectively cast by reflection. 1
adjective reflectively given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person. 1

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Origin of reflectively

First appearance:

before 1620

One of the 42% oldest English words

First recorded in 1620-30; reflect + -ive

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Parts of speech for Reflectively

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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reflectively popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for reflectively

adverb reflectively

contemplatively — given to or characterized by contemplation: a contemplative mind.
meditatively — given to, characterized by, or indicative of meditation; contemplative.
wistfully — characterized by melancholy; longing; yearning.

All 3 Synonyms of reflectively

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