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Reflection

noun
/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/
Word Frequency: 21.9

Definitions

1.nounThe act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
2.nounThe property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
3.nounSomething, such as an image, that is reflected.
"The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror."
4.nounCareful thought or consideration.
"After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition."
5.nounAn implied criticism.
"It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them."
6.nounThe process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
7.nounThe folding of a part; a fold.

Synonyms

reflectivityreflexionmirror imageexpressionmanifestationobservationruminationmeditationcontemplationthoughtfulnessmusingreflecting

Rhymes With

affectionconnectionintrospectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnection
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