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Definitions of reflection
  1. noun
    a likeness in which left and right are reversed

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  2. noun
    the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
    "he studied his reflection in the mirror"

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  3. noun
    the ability to reflect beams or rays

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  4. noun
    expression without words
    "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
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  5. noun
    the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

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  6. noun
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
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  7. noun
    a remark expressing careful consideration

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  8. noun
    (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
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Definition that contains reflection
  • white being of the achromatic color of maximum lightness; having little or no hue owing to reflection of almost all incident light
  • mirror a faithful depiction or reflection
  • balance (mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane
  • jam deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems
  • echo the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
  • echoing (of sounds) repeating by reflection
  • flare am unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
  • absorbed retained without reflection
  • mirage an optical illusion in which atmospheric refraction by a layer of hot air distorts or inverts reflections of distant objects
  • blindly without preparation or reflection; without a rational basis
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