adj · noun · verb · 8 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/
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Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
1
adj
Meaning 1
That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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2
adj
Meaning 2
That reflects.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
a reflecting pool
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3
adj
Meaning 3
Having a component that reflects light.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
a reflecting telescope
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4
adj
Meaning 4
Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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5
adj
Meaning 5
Insulting, disparaging.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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6
noun
Meaning 6
An instance of reflection (in any sense).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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7
verb
Meaning 7
present participle and gerund of reflect
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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8
adjective satellite
Meaning 8
causing reflection or having a device that reflects
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
a reflecting microscope
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History
Etymology
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Across languages
Translations
4 source translations are retained for this English entry.
German:
Reflektieren
— instance of reflecting
Hindi:
परावर्ती
(parāvartī)
— instance of reflecting