Re*flect"ive (r?*fl?kt"?v), a. [Cf. F. réflectif. Cf. Reflexive.]
1. Throwing back images; as, a reflective mirror.
In the reflective stream the sighing bride, viewing her
charms.
Prior.
2. Capable of exercising thought or judgment; as, reflective reason. Prior.
His perceptive and reflective faculties . . . thus acquired a precocious and extraordinary development.
Motley. 3. Addicted to introspective or meditative habits; as, a reflective person.
4. (Gram.) Reflexive; reciprocal.
-- Re*flect"ive*ly, adv. -- Re*flect"ive*ness, n.
"Reflectiveness of manner." J. C. Shairp.