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   reflection

   /rɪˈflɛkʃn/

   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 street lamps gave them 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 opinionthoughtviewviewpointbelieffeelingideaimpressionconclusionjudgementassessmentestimationcommentobservationremarkstatementutterancepronouncementdeclaration
   • 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.

   Scrabble Points: 15

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishREFLECTION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   REFLECTION definition: 1. the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface: 2. the return of light, heat…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of REFLECTION is an instance of reflecting; especially : the return of light or sound waves from a surface. How to use reflection in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryREFLECTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   REFLECTION meaning: 1. the image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface: 2. the return of light, heat…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishREFLECTION definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 meanings: 1. the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected 2. something reflected or the image so produced, as by a.... Click for more definitions.

6. 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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › reflectionreflection 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.

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

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   REFLECTION definition: 1. the image of something in a mirror, on a shiny surface, etc: 2. serious and careful thought…. Learn more.