mirror effect
US: /ˈmɪrər ɪˈfɛkt/
Definition

Definition of mirror effect - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
visionRarevisual effect where an image appears reversed or symmetrically duplicatedRare
  • The designer used a mirror effect to create a striking book cover.
mirroring
2.
psychologyRaresituation where behavior or feelings are unconsciously copied between people or groupsRare
  • In negotiations, a mirror effect emerged as both sides matched each other's tone.
mirroring
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Expressions with mirror

hold a mirror tov.
reflect or reveal something accurately
The novel holds a mirror to society's flaws.
hold a mirror up tov.
reveal or expose hidden characteristics or truths
The film holds a mirror up to human greed.
hold up a mirror tov.
show or reflect truth or reality clearly to someone
The play holds up a mirror to society's problems.
mirror of the souln.
something that reveals a person's true nature
Her eyes are the mirror of the soul, showing her kindness.
man in the mirrorn.
person thinking about and taking responsibility for their actions
The man in the mirror decided to change his ways.
break a mirrorv.
cause a mirror to crack or shatter by force
Be careful not to break a mirror in the bathroom!

Expressions with effect

for effectadv.
intended to produce a reaction
She laughed loudly for effect, hoping to lighten the mood.
ripple effectn.
situation where one event causes many others
The new policy had a ripple effect on the economy.
snowball effectn.
situation where something grows quickly from small beginnings
The snowball effect made the problem much bigger.
take effectv.
start working or begin to have the planned effect
The new law will take effect next month.
the effect was electricexp.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
it has a snowball effectexp.
causes results that grow larger and stronger over time
One missed payment can have a snowball effect on your finances.
posturing for effectadj.
behaving in a way to impress others
His speech was just posturing for effect, not genuine concern.
water cooler effectn.
spread of information through informal workplace chats
The water cooler effect helps news travel fast in the office.
create a ripple effectv.
spread influence or impact widely
The new policy created a ripple effect throughout the entire organization.
in effectadv.
for all practical purposes or in practice
In effect, the new policy changes nothing.

Terms related to mirror effect

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aftereffectconsequenceeffectiveeffectivelyeffectivenessineffectiveineffectivelymirroredmirroringmirrorlikereflectreflection

Terms with mirror effect included in their meaning

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virtual imagen.
mirror effect
optical image from apparent divergence of rays
backshinev.
mirror effect
reflect light back to a source

Examples of mirror effect in a sentence

  • We noticed a strange mirror effect when photographing the glass façade.
  • A mirror effect appeared as students copied the teacher’s anxious gestures.
  • Social media can create a mirror effect between influencers and followers.

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  1. French:effet miroir, ...
  2. German:Spiegeleffekt, Spiegelwirkung, ...
  3. Italian:effetto specchio, effetto di rispecchiamento, ...
  4. Spanish:efecto espejo, ...
  5. Portuguese:efeito de espelho, fenómeno de espelho, ...
  6. Chinese:镜像效果, 镜像效应, ...
  7. Japanese:鏡効果, 鏡映効果, ...
  8. Arabic:تَأْثِير مِرْآتِي, أَثَر المِرْآة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אֶפֶקְט מַרְאָה, אֶפֶקְט הַמַּרְאָה, ...
  10. Russian:зеркальный эффект, эффект зеркального отражения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:дзеркальний ефект, ефект віддзеркалення, ...
  12. Hindi:दर्पण प्रभाव, ...

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