| NOUN | quantity | reflectivity, coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance | the fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface |
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| attribute | reflectivity, reflection, reflexion | the ability to reflect beams or rays | |
| attribute | reflectivity, reflectiveness | the capability of quiet thought or contemplation |
| Meaning | The fraction of radiant energy that is reflected from a surface. | |
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| Synonyms | coefficient of reflection, reflection factor, reflectance | |
| Broader | coefficient | A constant number that serves as a measure of some property or characteristic / characteristic |
| Spanish | reflectancia, reflectividad | |
| Catalan | reflectància | |
| Meaning | The ability to reflect beams or rays. | |
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| Synonyms | reflection, reflexion | |
| Narrower | echo, reverberation, sound reflection, replication | The repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves |
| echo | A reflected television or radio or radar beam | |
| Broader | physical property | Any property used to characterize matter and energy and their interactions |
| Spanish | reflectividad, reflexión | |
| Catalan | reflectivitat, reflexió | |
| Adjectives | reflective | capable of physically reflecting light or sound |
| Meaning | The capability of quiet thought or contemplation. | |
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| Synonym | reflectiveness | |
| Broader | thoughtfulness | The trait of thinking carefully before acting |
| Adjectives | reflective | devoted to matters of the mind |
| reflective | deeply or seriously thoughtful | |
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