English to English
reflection
(r/I/'fl/E/k/S//@/n
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noun (n)
- a calm, lengthy, intent consideration(noun.cognition)source: wordnet30
- the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface(noun.phenomenon)source: wordnet30
- expression without words(noun.communication)Example:
The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition.
source: wordnet30 - a likeness in which left and right are reversed(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)(noun.artifact)Example:
He studied his reflection in the mirror.
source: wordnet30 - (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed(noun.linkdef)source: wordnet30
- a remark expressing careful consideration(noun.communication)source: wordnet30
- the ability to reflect beams or rays(noun.attribute)source: wordnet30
- The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.(noun)source: webster1913