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Definition of reflection - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
thinkingcareful thought or consideration about something
- After much reflection, he decided to change careers.
2.
opticsimage seen in mirror or reflective surface
- She admired her reflection in the mirror.
3.
physicsTECH. return of light or sound waves from a surfaceTECH.
- The reflection of light from the mirror was blinding..
4.
psychologyrepresentation of a condition or trait
- His actions are a reflection of his upbringing.
5.
mathematicsTECH. transformation reversing the direction of an axisTECH.
- The graph showed a reflection across the x-axis.
Images of reflection
image seen in mirror or reflective surface 
return of light or sound waves from a surface 
transformation reversing the direction of an axis
Expressions with reflection
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after thinking carefully about something and changing opinion
On reflection, I think we should cancel the meeting.
something much weaker or less impressive than the original
This movie is just a pale reflection of the original.
the act of thinking about one's actions and character
He engaged in self-reflection to improve his behavior.
after thinking more carefully about something
On further reflection, I decided not to go.
something that causes a bad opinion of someone or something
His rude behavior is a poor reflection on his upbringing.
thought about something that makes you feel sad or regretful
Her sad reflection on the past made her cry.
representation that matches the real thing closely and without important mistakes
The movie is an accurate reflection of life in that neighborhood.
after thinking quietly and carefully about something
On calm reflection, she realized her mistake.
after thinking very carefully about something
On serious reflection, I decided to change my major.
after thinking carefully and calmly about something
Upon sober reflection, she decided not to quit her job.
in a way that lacks enough careful thought
He spoke without due reflection and later regretted it.
personal thinking done quietly about feelings experiences or choices
After the argument, he spent time in internal reflection.
angle between reflected ray and perpendicular line
The angle of reflection equals the angle of incidence.
repetition of sound waves bouncing off surfaces
The sound reflection in the hall was remarkable.
phenomenon where light is fully reflected at a boundary
Total internal reflection occurs in optical fibers.
fraction of radiant energy reflected by a surface
The coefficient of reflection determines the brightness of the surface.
measure of how much light or radiation is reflected by a surface
The reflection factor of this material makes it ideal for solar panels..
Origin of reflection
Latin, reflectere (to bend back)
Terms with reflection included in their meaning
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reflection
reflective surface that shows an image
visual perception
visual attribute of objects due to light reflection
repeated sound
sound heard again after reflection
reflection
brightness from reflected light
furniture
large mirror for full-body reflection
reflection
reflect on past events or decisions
reflection
reflect on past events or experiences
reflection
image reversed as seen in a mirror
reflection
short time for quiet reflection or prayer
reflection
after reconsidering
daily wisdom
wise saying shared daily for reflection
reflection
pause to think about a situation
reflection
consider or reflect on something
reflection
reflects on a year with significant events
reflection reconsideration
used to introduce a new idea after considering something
behavior
in a quick unplanned way without careful consideration or reflection
acoustics
repeating sound by reflection
sound phenomenon
the act or process of sound being repeated by reflection
cause reflection
cause someone to start considering or reflecting on something
mentally absorbed
lost in deep thinking or reflection
reflection
reflecting an image or likeness
sun reflection
light from the sun reflected by the moon
reflection
avoid dwelling on past mistakes or decisions
reflection
early reflections or opinions on a subject
Examples of reflection in a sentence
Reflection led him to a new understanding of the problem. He checked his reflection in the car window. The lake was so still, her reflection was clear. The reflection off the water created a beautiful scene. The reflection of sound in the cave was eerie. Her smile was a reflection of her joy.
The painting is a reflection of his inner turmoil. The equation required a reflection over the y-axis. In geometry, a reflection can change the figure's orientation.
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- French:réflexion, reflet, ...
- German:Überlegung, Spiegelbild, ...
- Italian:riflessione, immagine riflessa, ...
- Spanish:reflexión, reflejo, ...
- Portuguese:reflexão, reflexo, ...
- Chinese:反思, 倒影, ...
- Japanese:熟考, 反射, ...
- Arabic:تأمل, اِنْعِكَاس, ...
- Hebrew:הִרְהוּר, הִשְׁתַּקְּפוּת, ...
- Russian:размышление, отражение, ...
- Ukrainian:роздуми, відображення, ...
- Hindi:मनन, प्रतिबिंब, ...
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