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 Definitions of reflection  [ɪˈflɛk ʃən]  

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Definition of 'reflection' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. (n.) reflection
the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

2.  reflection
the return of light, heat, or sound after striking a surface.

3.  reflection
something reflected, as an image.

4.  reflection
a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.

5.  reflection
a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.

6.  reflection
an unfavorable remark or observation.

7.  reflection
the casting of some imputation or reproach.

Etymology:  (1350–1400; ME < LL reflexiō bending back = L reflect(ere) (see reflect ) +-tiō -tion)

Definition of 'reflection' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

2. (noun) reflection, reflexion
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

3. (noun) expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion
expression without words
"tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

4. (noun) mirror image, reflection, reflexion
a likeness in which left and right are reversed

5. (noun) reflection, reflexion
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
"he studied his reflection in the mirror"

6. (noun) reflection
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

7. (noun) observation, reflection, reflexion
a remark expressing careful consideration

8. (noun) reflection, reflexion, reflectivity
the ability to reflect beams or rays


Definition of 'reflection' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) reflection
reflects well/badly on
an image reflected on a surface
his reflection in the mirror

2.  reflection
thought or consideration
It seemed interesting but, on reflection, I decided against it.

3.  reflection
on reflection
a sign or indication of sth
Is this shocking movie a reflection of society?

4.  reflection
the process of reflecting, light, sound, heat, etc.
the angle of reflection

5.  reflection
a reflection on sth
sth that reveals what sth is like
The size of the diamond is not a reflection on its quality.


Definition of 'reflection' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) reflection
the act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected

2. (noun) reflection
the return of rays, beams, sound, or the like, from a surface. See Angle of reflection, below

3. (noun) reflection
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

4. (noun) reflection
shining; brightness, as of the sun

5. (noun) reflection
that which is produced by reflection

6. (noun) reflection
an image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart

7. (noun) reflection
a part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane

8. (noun) reflection
result of meditation; thought or opinion after attentive consideration or contemplation; especially, thoughts suggested by truth

9. (noun) reflection
censure; reproach cast

10. (noun) reflection
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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