HyperDic: reflectivity

English > 3 senses of the word reflectivity:
NOUNquantityreflectivity, coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectancethe fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface
attributereflectivity, reflection, reflexionthe ability to reflect beams or rays
attributereflectivity, reflectivenessthe capability of quiet thought or contemplation
English > reflectivity: 3 senses > noun 1, quantity
MeaningThe fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface.
Synonymscoefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance
BroadercoefficientA constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic / characteristic
Spanishreflectancia, reflectividad
Catalanreflectància
English > reflectivity: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningThe ability to reflect beams or rays.
Synonymsreflection, reflexion
Narrowerecho, reverberation, sound reflection, replicationThe repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
echoA reflected television or radio or radar beam
Broaderphysical propertyAny property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions
Spanishreflectividad, reflexión
Catalanreflectivitat, reflexió
Adjectivesreflectivecapable of physically reflecting light or sound
English > reflectivity: 3 senses > noun 3, attribute
MeaningThe capability of quiet thought or contemplation.
Synonymreflectiveness
BroaderthoughtfulnessThe trait of thinking carefully before acting
Adjectivesreflectivedevoted to matters of the mind
reflectivedeeply or seriously thoughtful

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