Definitions for reflection

Definitions for (noun) reflection

Main entry: reflection, reflexion

Definition: the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

Usage: he studied his reflection in the mirror


Main entry: reflection, reflexion, mirror image

Definition: a likeness in which left and right are reversed


Main entry: reflection, reflectivity, reflexion

Definition: the ability to reflect beams or rays


Main entry: reflection, reflexion, rumination, contemplation, musing, thoughtfulness

Definition: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration


Main entry: observation, reflection, reflexion

Definition: a remark expressing careful consideration


Main entry: expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion

Definition: expression without words

Usage: tears are an expression of grief; the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition


Main entry: reflection, reflexion

Definition: the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface


Main entry: reflection

Definition: (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed


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