Reflector

Pronunciation: /rɪˈflɛktər/

Definitions of reflector

noun an object or surface that reflects light or sound in a particular direction

Example Sentences

A1 The bicycle had a reflector on the back to increase visibility at night.

A2 She used a reflector to direct light towards the stage during the performance.

B1 The photographer used a reflector to bounce light onto the subject for better lighting.

B2 The car had reflective strips and a reflector on the bumper for safety purposes.

C1 The solar reflector was used to harness sunlight for energy production.

C2 The telescope had a large reflector to gather and focus light for clearer images of the stars.

Examples of reflector in a Sentence

formal The telescope uses a reflector to gather and focus light from distant stars.

informal I put a reflector on my bike so cars can see me at night.

slang Hey, don't forget to put on your reflector before we go biking.

figurative Her calm demeanor acted as a reflector, diffusing the tension in the room.

Grammatical Forms of reflector

• past tense: reflected
• plural: reflectors
• comparative: more reflective
• superlative: most reflective
• present tense: reflect
• future tense: will reflect
• perfect tense: have reflected
• continuous tense: reflecting
• singular: reflector
• positive degree: reflective
• infinitive: to reflect
• gerund: reflecting
• participle: reflecting

Origin and Evolution of reflector

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'reflector' originated from the Latin word 'reflectere', which means 'to bend back'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a surface that reflects light or sound, the word 'reflector' has evolved to also refer to devices that redirect or focus light, such as mirrors or reflective materials used in safety gear.