reflection Definition
re·flec·tion (ri flek′s̸hən)
noun
- a reflecting or being reflected
- the throwing back by a surface of sound, light, heat, etc.
- anything reflected; specif., an image; likeness
- the fixing of the mind on some subject; serious thought; contemplation
- the result of such thought; idea or conclusion, esp. if expressed in words
- blame; discredit
- a remark or statement imputing discredit or blame
- an action bringing discredit
- Anat. a turning or bending back on itself
Etymology: ME reflexion < MFr < LL reflexio
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reflection
n.
Thought
consideration, pensiveness, thinking, contemplation, rumination, speculation, musing, deliberation, study, pondering, meditation, concentration, absorption, cogitation, observation, weighing, mulling over; see also thought 1.An image
impression, rays, light, glare, shine, glitter, appearance, idea, reflected image, likeness, shadow, duplicate, picture, echo, representation, reproduction; see also copy, image 2.Discredit
censure, reproach, disesteem, imputation; see blame 1, disgrace 1.
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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
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