Definition of "reflective" []

• Of, relating to, produced by, or resulting from reflection. (adjective)
• Capable of or producing reflection: a reflective surface. (adjective)
• Characterized by or given to meditation or contemplation; thoughtful. See Synonyms at pensive. (adjective)

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• "Invitations for the event, which marks Hurwitz's completion of the same course of training and examination as male Orthodox rabbinical students, say it is a "conferral ceremony" at which Hurwitz will receive "a new title reflective of her religious and spiritual role.""
• "It's part of a well written article that shows the power of aesthetics in creating what I call reflective meaning, the ability to has an awareness or poise which leads to action."
• "Given the aspect of rationalist study entailed in reflective realism, the subset of “literary” fiction described above might be described as academic fiction."