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reflective

intermediateB2

/rɪˈflɛktɪv/ · re-flec-tive

Relating to or characterized by deep thought or contemplation.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Relating to or characterized by deep thought or contemplation.

گہرے غور و فکر یا تفکر سے متعلق یا اس کی خصوصیت رکھنے والا۔

عکاس

Akaas

Synonyms

thoughtfulmeditativeintrospectiveتفکریغور و فکر کرنے والانظریاتی

Antonyms

unreflectivecarelessthoughtlessغیر عکاسبے پرواغفلت

Common Collocations

  • reflective thought
  • reflective practice
  • reflective surface

Example Sentences

She often engages in reflective thinking about her life choices.

وہ اکثر اپنی زندگی کے انتخاب کے بارے میں عکاسی سوچ میں مشغول ہوتی ہے۔

Woh aksar apni zindagi ke intekhab ke baray mein aakaas soch mein mashghool hoti hai.

The reflective surface of the lake created a beautiful mirror effect.

جھیل کی عکاس سطح نے ایک خوبصورت آئینے جیسا اثر تخلیق کیا۔

Jheel ki akaas satah ne ek khoobsurat aienay jaisa asar takhleeq kiya.

His reflective nature helps him understand complex problems.

اس کی عکاس طبیعت اس کی مدد کرتی ہے کہ وہ پیچیدہ مسائل کو سمجھ سکے۔

Is ki akaas tabiyat is ki madad karti hai keh woh paicheeda masail ko samajh sake.

Easily Confused With

reflecting:Reflective denotes a quality of thoughtfulness, while reflecting is the act of thinking deeply about something.

Word Family

reflection
nounعکاسی
reflect
verbعکاس کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a mirror reflecting your thoughts.

Imagine looking into a still lake and seeing your reflection.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خود میں جو کرن نظر آتی ہے، تمہاری عکاسی ہی تو ہے

Khud mein jo kiran nazar aati hai, tumhari akaasi hi to hai

The reflection I see in myself is merely your reflection.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جو دیکھا وہی کہا

Jo dekha wahi kaha

I spoke what I saw.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reflectivus" — bending back

First known use: 15th century

The term has evolved from the Latin 'reflectere', which means to bend back, used in various contexts such as mental contemplation and physical reflection.