English · Word Candidate

reflecting

/ɹɪˈflɛktɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reflectings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

An instance of reflection (in any sense).

Noun

Examples

The Hall of Spiders yawned and shrank, the threads deceiving the eye, the distances, shifting, surging forward or crumbling away, to the illusory reflectings of the moon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection.

Adjective

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

That reflects.

Adjective

Examples

a reflecting pool

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reflecting” mean?

An instance of reflection (in any sense).

Is “reflecting” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.