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Reflecting

//ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ// adj, noun, verb

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Adjective
  1. 1
    That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.
  2. 2
    That reflects.

    "a reflecting pool"

  3. 3
    Having a component that reflects light.

    "a reflecting telescope"

  4. 4
    Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.
  5. 5
    Insulting, disparaging. obsolete

    "I know what you mean, little reflecting fool, by saying, it is much in my power […] to give you that peace which you can give yourself whenever you please."

Adjective
  1. 1
    causing reflection or having a device that reflects wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    An instance of reflection (in any sense).

    "The Hall of Spiders yawned and shrank, the threads deceiving the eye, the distances, shifting, surging forward or crumbling away, to the illusory reflectings of the moon."

Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of reflect form-of, gerund, participle, present

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