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The definition of a reflection is a thought or writing about something, particular in the past, or what one sees when looking into a mirror or body of water.

(noun)

An example of reflection is an article written by an author discussing how he feels he has grown in the past year in his writing style.
An example of reflection is what a girl sees in the mirror when she puts on her makeup.

See reflection in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a reflecting or being reflected
the throwing back by a surface of sound, light, heat, etc.
anything reflected; specif., an image; likeness
1. the fixing of the mind on some subject; serious thought; contemplation
2. the result of such thought; idea or conclusion, esp. if expressed in words
1. blame; discredit
2. a remark or statement imputing discredit or blame
3. an action bringing discredit
Anat. a turning or bending back on itself

Origin: ME reflexion < MFr < LL reflexio

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reflectional adjective

See reflection in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Something, such as light, radiant heat, sound, or an image, that is reflected.
a. Mental concentration; careful consideration.
b. A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.
An indirect expression of censure or discredit: a reflection on his integrity.
A manifestation or result: Her achievements are a reflection of her courage.
Anatomy
a. The folding of a membrane from the wall of a cavity over an organ and back to the wall.
b. The folds so made.