reflection
[ ri-flek-shuhn ]
/ rɪˈflɛk ʃən /
noun
Also
especially British,
re·flex·ion.
Origin of reflection
SYNONYMS FOR reflection
OTHER WORDS FROM reflection
WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH reflection
diffraction diffusion reflection rarefaction refractionWords nearby reflection
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British Dictionary definitions for 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, adjectiveMedical definitions for 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 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 reflection
reflection
A bouncing of light off a surface. People see themselves in mirrors through reflection. (Compare refraction.)