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reflectivity

re·flec·tive
R r

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ri-flek-tiv]
    • /rɪˈflɛk tɪv/
    • /rɪˈflektɪvɪtɪ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ri-flek-tiv]
    • /rɪˈflɛk tɪv/

Definitions of reflectivity word

  • adjective reflectivity that reflects; reflecting. 1
  • adjective reflectivity of or relating to reflection. 1
  • adjective reflectivity cast by reflection. 1
  • adjective reflectivity given to, marked by, or concerned with meditation or deliberation: a reflective person. 1
  • noun reflectivity a measure of the ability of a surface to reflect radiation, equal to the reflectance of a layer of material sufficiently thick for the reflectance not to depend on the thickness 0
  • noun reflectivity the quality or capability of being reflective 0
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Origin of reflectivity

First appearance:

before 1620
One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1620-30; reflect + -ive

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Parts of speech for Reflectivity

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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reflectivity popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for reflectivity

noun reflectivity

Just one Synonym for reflectivity

Top questions with reflectivity

  • how can we determine the reflectivity of an asteroid?
  • how is reflectivity measured with radar?
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Related words

  • glossmeter

    an instrument for measuring the reflectivity of a surface.
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