Reflection meaning

What does “reflection” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“reflection” is a noun with 8 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

reflection

a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Synonymscontemplation reflexion rumination musing thoughtfulness
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Synonymsreflexion
expression without words
“tears are an expression of grief”
“the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition”
Synonymsexpression manifestation reflexion
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Synonymsmirror image reflexion
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
“he studied his reflection in the mirror”
Synonymsreflexion
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
a remark expressing careful consideration
Synonymsobservation reflexion
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Synonymsreflexion reflectivity

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University