Reflection
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reflection is a noun meaning The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Meaning
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
More Meanings
- The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
- Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
- Careful thought or consideration.
- A representative manifestation or outcome of a condition, trend or trait.
- (computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
- (anatomy) The folding of a part; a fold.
Example Sentences
A body of black that carried no reflection.
The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.
Our recent results are a reflection of the progress we've made as a team.
After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.
Word Forms
- reflections
- reflexion
Synonyms for reflection
Depending on context, synonyms include cogitation, contemplation, deliberation, mulling, musing, pondering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reflectivity, reflexion, expression, manifestation, observation, rumination.
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