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Etymology of the English word reflective

the English word reflective
derived from the English word reflect
derived from the Latin word reflecto (to turn back)
derived from the Old French word reflecter
derived from the Latin word reflectere (bend back; turn back; turn round)
using the Latin prefix re-
derived from the Latin word flectere (bend, curve, bow)
derived from the French word reflect
derived from the Latin word reflectere (bend back; turn back; turn round)
using the Latin prefix re-
derived from the Latin word flectere (bend, curve, bow)
using the English suffix -ive
derived from the French suffix -ive
derived from the Latin suffix -ivus

Derivations in English

retroreflective

Usage

Word found in Modern English



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