reflection (n.)

  1. a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

    [ Syn: contemplation , reflexion , rumination , musing , thoughtfulness ]

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

    [ Syn: reflexion ]

  3. expression without words; tears are an expression of grief; the pulse is a reflection of the hearts condition

    [ Syn: expression , manifestation , reflexion ]

  4. a likeness in which left and right are reversed

    [ Syn: mirror image , reflexion ]

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

    [ Syn: reflexion ]

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

  7. a remark expressing careful consideration

    [ Syn: observation , reflexion ]

  8. the ability to reflect beams or rays

    [ Syn: reflexion , reflectivity ]

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