Definition of reflection

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Definition of reflection

  • a likeness in which left and right are reversed (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. mirror image
    2. reflexion
  • the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) (noun)

    Examples

    1. he studied his reflection in the mirror

    Synonyms

    1. reflexion
  • the ability to reflect beams or rays (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. reflectivity
    2. reflexion
  • expression without words (noun)

    Examples

    1. the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition

    Synonyms

    1. expression
    2. manifestation
    3. reflexion
  • the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. reflexion
  • a calm, lengthy, intent consideration (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. contemplation
    2. musing
    3. reflexion
    4. rumination
    5. thoughtfulness
  • a remark expressing careful consideration (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. observation
    2. reflexion
  • (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed (noun)

See definition of reflection in Merriam Webster