reflectionist
- noun
- /rɪˈflɛkʃənɪst/
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reflexionista
- As a reflectionist, he often kept a journal to record his thoughts and feelings.
Examples
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Many reflectionists believe in the importance of self-awareness.
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The reflectionist in the group encouraged everyone to consider their motivations before making decisions.
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Her reflectionist nature made her a thoughtful and considerate friend.
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As a reflectionist, she often contemplates her life's choices.
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As a reflectionist, he often kept a journal to record his thoughts and feelings.
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The reflectionist in the group encouraged everyone to consider their motivations before making decisions.
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Her reflectionist nature made her a thoughtful and considerate friend.
Synonyms
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3.8
A person who has deep ideas about important subjects
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4.2
A person who spends time on serious, important ideas
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A person who thinks deeply about ideas or problems
A being that lives in a mirror or a person who thinks a lot about themselves
A person who often thinks quietly and carefully about things
A person who spends time quietly thinking about life
A person who spends time thinking quietly and deeply
A person who thinks deeply about ideas or problems
A person who thinks carefully for a long time about problems or ideas
How Reflective
Surface Forms
Morphology
reflectionist = reflection (transparent) = reflect + ion + ist
Agentive formation from the noun 'reflection' meaning careful thought; the meaning 'one who frequently reflects' follows standard morphological patterns.
Etymology
The word reflectionist comes from reflection (from reflect, which can mean 'to look back or think again') and the ending -ist meaning 'a person who does something'. So a reflectionist is someone who often looks back at their own thoughts and feelings and thinks deeply about them.