Reflection — synonyms, definition

1. reflection (Noun)

admonition animadversion aspersion attention calculation censure cogitation condemnation consideration considering contemplation copy counterpart criticism deliberation disapprobation discredit expression facsimile forethought • • •

reflection (Noun) — A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.

reflection (Noun) — The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface.

reflection (Noun) — A sign or symptom; a way of showing something. ex. "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"

reflection (Noun) — A likeness in which left and right are reversed.

reflection (Noun) — The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material). ex. "he studied his reflection in the mirror"

reflection (Noun) — (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.

reflection (Noun) — A remark expressing careful consideration.

reflection (Noun) — The ability to reflect beams or rays.

reflection (Noun) — (computing) the process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

Demo alikeness comment consideration demonstration icon ikon image input likeness physical phenomenon physical property picture remark similitude transformation Parkinson's law act blowup cogitation ebullition echo effusion flare gush interreflection introspection lamentation meditation mourning outburst replication retrospect reverberation self-contemplation self-examination • • •