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thinking — [thiŋ′kiŋ] adj. 1. that thinks or can think; rational 2. given to thought; reflective n. the action of one who thinks or the result of such action; thought put on one s thinking cap to begin careful thinking about a problem … English World dictionary
reflective — *thoughtful, contemplative, meditative, pensive, speculative Analogous words: thinking, reasoning, deliberating, cogitating (see THINK): analytical, *logical, subtle … New Dictionary of Synonyms
reflective — [[t]rɪfle̱ktɪv[/t]] 1) ADJ GRADED If you are reflective, you are thinking deeply about something. [WRITTEN] I walked on in a reflective mood to the car, thinking about the poor honeymooners... Mike is a quiet, reflective man. Syn: thoughtful… … English dictionary
reflective — re|flec|tive [rıˈflektıv] adj 1.) a reflective surface reflects light ▪ Stick reflective tape on your school bag. 2.) thinking quietly about something ▪ She was in a reflective mood. 3.) showing that something is true about a situation reflective … Dictionary of contemporary English
thinking — I (Roget s IV) modif. Syn. rational, reasoning, reasonable, pensive, introspective, reflective, meditative, speculative, studious, deliberating, contemplative, absorbed, engrossed, intent on, ruminating, cerebrating; see also thoughtful 1 . Ant.… … English dictionary for students
reflective, reflexive — These words are occasionally used as synonyms, but reflective conveys two meanings not contained in reflexive. Reflective refers to something that casts back light, heat, or sound (a reflective sheet of glass) and to someone who is thinking,… … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
thinking — Synonyms and related words: abstract thought, act of thought, assessment, assumption, attitude, belief, brainwork, cerebral, cerebration, climate of opinion, cogitation, cogitative, cognitive, common belief, community sentiment, conceit,… … Moby Thesaurus
thinking — thinkingly, adv. /thing king/, adj. 1. rational; reasoning: People are thinking animals. 2. thoughtful; reflective: Any thinking person would reject that plan. n. 3. thought; judgment, reflection: clear thinking. [1250 1300; ME thenking (n.). See … Universalium
thinking — think•ing [[t]ˈθɪŋ kɪŋ[/t]] adj. 1) rational; reasoning: Humans are thinking animals[/ex] 2) thoughtful; reflective: Any thinking person would approve[/ex] 3) thought; judgment: clear thinking; present day thinking on this issue[/ex] • Etymology … From formal English to slang
reflective — adjective a) Something which reflects, or redirects back to the source. Mirrors are reflective. b) Thinking back on the past. He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year … Wiktionary
