Meaning

noun the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface

noun the ability to reflect beams or rays

noun the capability of quiet thought or contemplation

originEtymology tree English reflect Proto-Indo-European *-wós Proto-Indo-European *-iHwósder. Latin -īvus Old French -ifbor. Middle English -yf English -ive English reflective Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ Proto-Indo-European *-ts Proto-Indo-European *-teh₂ts Latin -itāsder. Old French -itebor. Middle English -ite English -ity English reflectivity From reflective + -ity.

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