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reflection Definition

re·flec·tion (ri flek′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a reflecting or being reflected
  2. the throwing back by a surface of sound, light, heat, etc.
  3. 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
  6. Anat. a turning or bending back on itself

Etymology: ME reflexion < MFr < LL reflexio

reflection Related Forms

re·flec′·tional adjective

reflection Synonyms

reflection

n.

  1. Thought

    consideration, pensiveness, thinking, contemplation, rumination, speculation, musing, deliberation, study, pondering, meditation, concentration, absorption, cogitation, observation, weighing, mulling over; see also thought 1.

  2. An image

    impression, rays, light, glare, shine, glitter, appearance, idea, reflected image, likeness, shadow, duplicate, picture, echo, representation, reproduction; see also copy, image 2.

  3. Discredit

    censure, reproach, disesteem, imputation; see blame 1, disgrace 1.

reflection Telecom Definition

The act or process of redirecting electromagnetic energy along a new path, using a conductive surface or impedance discontinuity. At a surface, the angle of the reflection equals the angle of incidence, i.e., the angle at which the incident signal strikes the plane surface of the obstacle. At the extreme, the signal reflects back towards its point of origin. See also angle of incidence and refraction. ISDN Central Office Switch NT1 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT2 NT1 NT1 NT1 PBX TA R R R R Q Q S S S S T T T T U U U U R R

reflection Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • encourage: The short tales are illuminating and encourage individual reflection without imposing judgment.
  • prompt: This prompted reflection on the effect of culture on the perceived legitimacy and efficacy of alternative and diverse forms of feedback.
  • againbesides: Considerably more than it againbesides reflection same degree of.
  • facilitate: The role of the teacher is very important to support, intervene and facilitate reflection and there will be additional teacher resources.

Adjective modifier

  • theological: Theological reflection must make its contribution within the context of that history.
  • specular: In order to get good detail out of the shadows the exposure has just clipped the specular reflections.
  • critical: The purpose of this paper to is to provide critical reflection on two aspects associated with the use of the virtual classroom.
  • sad: This is a sad reflection on our legal system.
  • accurate: PURCHASE PRICE With a new purchase, the most accurate reflection of value is the price paid.
  • philosophical: In ordinary life, prior to any philosophical reflection, we intuitively recognize this.

Modifies a noun

  • coefficient: By forming a device with reflection coefficients of -1 and 1, a bipolar MLS diffuser produces better scattering.
  • nebula: The nebulae IC 432 and NGC 2023 appear as small blue reflection nebulae.
  • diffraction: The MBE system features reflection high-energy electron diffraction ( RHEED ) that can be carried out during growth.
  • absorption: Reflection absorption infrared spectroscopy ( RAIRS ) is the main technique that is used to study these reactions.

Noun used with modifier

  • neutron: This use of " contrast matching " is very important in neutron reflection.
  • mirror: These obtain a flip in helicity as they undergo a mirror reflection and, when analyzed, contribute to the cross polar component.

Preposition: in

mirror: Also in true classic style he casts no reflection in a mirror.

Preposition: of

  • reality: The Gulf War was a reflection of that reality " .
  • moon: I would point to the glory of the sun, to the pale reflection of the moon.