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Reflection

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Noun

1. contemplation, musing, reflection, reflexion, rumination, thoughtfulness

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

2. reflection, reflexion

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

3. expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion

expression without words

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

4. mirror image, reflection, reflexion

a likeness in which left and right are reversed

5. reflection, reflexion

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

Example Sentences:
'he studied his reflection in the mirror'

6. reflection

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

7. observation, reflection, reflexion

a remark expressing careful consideration

8. reflection, reflectivity, reflexion

the ability to reflect beams or rays

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Reflection

see synonyms of reflection
noun
1. 
the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected
2. 
something reflected or the image so produced, as by a mirror
3. 
careful or long consideration or thought
4. 
implicit or explicit attribution of discredit or blame
5. mathematics
a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed or which changes the sign of one of the variables
6. anatomy
the bending back of a structure or part upon itself

Collins English Dictionary. Copyright © HarperCollins Publishers

Reflection

see synonyms of reflection
noun
1. 
a reflecting or being reflected
2. 
the throwing back by a surface of sound, light, heat, etc.
3. 
anything reflected; specif., an image; likeness
4. 
a. 
the fixing of the mind on some subject; serious thought; contemplation
b. 
the result of such thought; idea or conclusion, esp. if expressed in words
5. 
a. 
blame; discredit
b. 
a remark or statement imputing discredit or blame
c. 
an action bringing discredit
6.  Anatomy
a turning or bending back on itself

Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition. Copyright © 2010 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. All rights reserved.

Reflection

see synonyms of reflection
n.
1. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
2. Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
3.
a. Serious thinking or careful consideration: engaged in reflection on the problem.
b. A thought or an opinion resulting from such thinking or consideration: wrote down her reflections.
4. An indirect expression of censure or discredit: a reflection on his integrity.
5. A manifestation or result: Her achievements are a reflection of her courage.
6. Anatomy
a. The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall.
b. The folds so made.

The American Heritage ® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition copyright ©2018 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

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