reflection

[ ri-flek-shuhn ]
/ rɪˈflɛk ʃən /

noun

Also especially British, re·flex·ion.

Origin of reflection

1350–1400; Middle English < Late Latin reflexiōn- (stem of reflexiō) a bending back, equivalent to Latin reflex(us) (see reflex) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM reflection

WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reflection

diffraction diffusion reflection rarefaction refraction

Words nearby reflection

reflect, reflect on, reflectance, reflected plan, reflecting telescope, reflection, reflection coefficient, reflection density, reflection nebula, reflection plane, reflective

British Dictionary definitions for non-reflection

reflection

less commonly reflexion

/ (rɪˈflɛkʃən) /

noun

the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected
something reflected or the image so produced, as by a mirror
careful or long consideration or thought
implicit or explicit attribution of discredit or blame
maths a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed or which changes the sign of one of the variables
anatomy the bending back of a structure or part upon itself

Derived forms of reflection

reflectional or reflexional, adjective

Medical definitions for non-reflection

reflection
[ rĭ-flĕk′shən ]

n.

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall.
The folds so made.
Mental concentration; careful consideration.
A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.

Other words from reflection

re•flec′tion•al adj.

Scientific definitions for non-reflection

reflection
[ rĭ-flĕk′shən ]

The change in direction of a wave, such as a light or sound wave, away from a boundary the wave encounters. Reflected waves remain in their original medium rather than entering the medium they encounter.♦ According to the law of reflection, the angle of reflection of a reflected wave is equal to its angle of incidence. Compare refraction. See more at wave.
Something, such as sound, light, or heat, that is reflected.

Cultural definitions for non-reflection

reflection

A bouncing of light off a surface. People see themselves in mirrors through reflection. (Compare refraction.)