Definitions for reflectionrɪˈflɛk ʃən
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
re•flec•tionrɪˈflɛk ʃən(n.)
the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
the return of light, heat, or sound after striking a surface.
Category: Optics, Physics
something reflected, as an image.
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
an unfavorable remark or observation.
the casting of some imputation or reproach.
Ref: Also, esp. Brit., reflexion.
Origin of reflection:
1350–1400; ME < LL reflexiō bending back = L reflect(ere) (see reflect ) +-tiō -tion
re•flec′tion•al(adj.)
Princeton's WordNet
contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness(noun)
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
reflection, reflexion(noun)
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion(noun)
expression without words
"tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
mirror image, reflection, reflexion(noun)
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
reflection, reflexion(noun)
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
"he studied his reflection in the mirror"
reflection(noun)
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
observation, reflection, reflexion(noun)
a remark expressing careful consideration
reflection, reflexion, reflectivity(noun)
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary
reflection(noun)ɪˈflɛk ʃən
an image reflected on a surface
his reflection in the mirror
reflectionɪˈflɛk ʃən
thought or consideration
It seemed interesting but, on reflection, I decided against it.
reflectionɪˈflɛk ʃən
a sign or indication of sth
Is this shocking movie a reflection of society?
reflectionɪˈflɛk ʃən
the process of reflecting, light, sound, heat, etc.
the angle of reflection
reflectionɪˈflɛk ʃən
sth that reveals what sth is like
The size of the diamond is not a reflection on its quality.
Wiktionary
reflection(Noun)
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
reflection(Noun)
The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
reflection(Noun)
Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.
reflection(Noun)
Careful thought or consideration.
After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.
reflection(Noun)
An implied criticism.
It is a reflection on his character that he never wavered in his resolve.
reflection(Noun)
The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
Origin: From reflexion, reflection, and its source reflexio, from the participle stem of reflectere. The current spelling is influenced by reflect.
Webster Dictionary
Reflection(noun)
the act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected
Reflection(noun)
the return of rays, beams, sound, or the like, from a surface. See Angle of reflection, below
Reflection(noun)
the reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard
Reflection(noun)
shining; brightness, as of the sun
Reflection(noun)
that which is produced by reflection
Reflection(noun)
an image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart
Reflection(noun)
a part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane
Reflection(noun)
result of meditation; thought or opinion after attentive consideration or contemplation; especially, thoughts suggested by truth
Reflection(noun)
censure; reproach cast
Reflection(noun)
the transference of an excitement from one nerve fiber to another by means of the nerve cells, as in reflex action. See Reflex action, under Reflex
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