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   Re·flec·tion

   /rəˈflekSH(ə)n/

   

   noun

   • 1. the throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it: "the reflection of light" Similar sending backthrowing backcasting backmirroringbackscatteringOpposite absorption
   • ▪ an amount of light, heat, or sound that is reflected by a body or surface: "the reflections from the streetlights gave us just enough light"
   • ▪ an image seen in a mirror or shiny surface: "Marianne surveyed her reflection in the mirror" Similar imagemirror imagelikenessecho
   • ▪ a thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else: "a healthy skin is a reflection of good health in general" Similar indicationdisplaydemonstrationmanifestationexpressionattestationproofevidence
   • ▪ a thing bringing discredit to someone or something: "it was a sad reflection on society that because of his affliction he was picked on" Similar sluraspersionimputationcensurereproachshamecriticismsource of discreditderogation
   • 2. serious thought or consideration: "he doesn't get much time for reflection" Similar thoughtthinkingconsiderationcontemplationstudydeliberationponderingmeditationmusingruminationcogitationbroodingagonizingrare:cerebration
   • ▪ an idea about something, especially one that is written down or expressed: "reflections on human destiny and art" Similar opinionthoughtviewviewpointbelieffeelingideaimpressionconclusionjudgmentassessmentestimationcommentobservationremarkstatementutterancepronouncementdeclaration
   • 3. the conceptual operation of inverting a system or event with respect to a plane, each element being transferred perpendicularly through the plane to a point the same distance the other side of it.

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French reflexion or late Latin reflexio(n-), from Latin reflex- ‘bent back’, from the verb reflectere.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Reflection_(physics)Reflection (physics) - Wikipedia

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   Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves.

3. www.dictionary.com › browse › reflectionREFLECTION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way. an image; representation; counterpart. a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. Synonyms: rumination, thinking, study, cogitation, deliberation, meditation.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › reflectionReflection - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of reflection. noun. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface. synonyms: reflexion. see more. noun. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) “he studied his reflection in the mirror” synonyms: reflexion. see more. noun.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishreflection noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   [uncountable] the action or process of sending back light, heat, sound, etc. from a surface. There is reflection of heat from the metal surface. Oxford Collocations Dictionary. [countable] a sign that shows the state or nature of something. Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality.

6. www.britannica.com › science › reflection-physicsReflection | Definition, Types, Examples, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apr 22, 2024 · Reflection, abrupt change in the direction of propagation of a wave that strikes the boundary between different mediums. At least part of the oncoming wave disturbance remains in the same medium. The reflectivity of a surface material is the fraction of energy of the oncoming wave that is reflected by it.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishREFLECTION | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   something that is a sign or result of a particular situation: His poor job performance is a reflection of his lack of training. a reflection on sb/sth. something that makes people have a particular opinion about someone or something, especially a bad opinion: Low test scores are a sad reflection on our school system.

8. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › reflectionREFLECTION Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words - ...

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   Synonyms for REFLECTION: remark, comment, note, view, analysis, commentary, mind, exposition; Antonyms of REFLECTION: credit, honor, pride, glory, treasure, jewel, boast, short shrift.