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reflection

/ reflection /
noun

Definitions & Examples

noun Sense 1
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
"he studied his reflection in the mirror"
Type of:
picture image icon
noun Sense 2
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Type of:
physical property
Kinds of:
echo reverberation sound reflection replication
noun Sense 3
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Type of:
physical phenomenon
Kinds of:
flare interreflection virtual image zodiacal light
noun Sense 4
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
Type of:
transformation
Domain:
mathematics math maths
noun Sense 5
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Type of:
likeness alikeness similitude
noun Sense 6
a calm lengthy intent consideration
Type of:
consideration
Kinds of:
cogitation study meditation speculation introspection
Derived:
chew over think over meditate ponder excogitate
noun Sense 7
a remark expressing careful consideration
Type of:
remark comment
Kinds of:
Parkinson's law
Derived:
watch observe follow watch over keep an eye on
noun Sense 8
expression without words
"tears are an expression of grief"
"the pulse is a reflection of the heart''s condition"
Type of:
demonstration demo
Kinds of:
lamentation mourning laughter act effusion
Derived:
attest certify manifest demonstrate evidence
Semantic Complexity
83%
Sense Count
8
Total Synonyms
0
Total Relationships
48
Times Searched
2
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picture image icon physical property echo reverberation sound reflection replication physical phenomenon flare interreflection virtual image