REFLECTION

• (noun) the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)

  "he studied his reflection in the mirror"

  synonyms : reflexion

• (noun) a likeness in which left and right are reversed

  synonyms : mirror image , reflexion

• (noun) the ability to reflect beams or rays

  synonyms : reflectivity , reflexion

• (noun) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

  synonyms : contemplation , musing , reflexion , rumination , thoughtfulness

• (noun) a remark expressing careful consideration

  synonyms : observation , reflexion

• (noun) expression without words

  "tears are an expression of grief", "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

  synonyms : expression , manifestation , reflexion

• (noun) the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

  synonyms : reflexion

• (noun) (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

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