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reflective vs reflect

reflect vs reflective

reflective is an adjective but reflect is not an adjective.

reflective is not a verb while reflect is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflective No Yes No No
reflect No No Yes No
reflective (adjective) reflect (adjective)
capable of physically reflecting light or sound
devoted to matters of the mind
deeply or seriously thoughtful
reflective (verb) reflect (verb)
reflect deeply on a subject
give evidence of the quality of
give evidence of a certain behavior
to throw or bend back (from a surface)
manifest or bring back
show an image of
be bright by reflecting or casting light
Difference between reflective and reflect

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