reflection

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Alternative spellings 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Pronunciation 1.4 Noun 1.4.1 Derived terms 1.4.2 Related terms 1.4.3 Translations 1.5 See also

[edit] English

[edit] Alternative spellings

• reflexion

[edit] Etymology

From the English reflexion, from the Late Latin reflexionem, from reflexio; the variant spelling reflection is due to influence from correction.

[edit] Pronunciation

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[edit] Noun

reflection (plural reflections)

1. the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected
2. the property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror)
3. something, such as an image, that is reflected

   The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.

4. careful thought or consideration

   After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.

5. an implied criticism

   It is a reflection on his character that he never wavered in his resolve.

6. (computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

[edit] Derived terms

• reflectional
• self-reflection

[edit] Related terms

• reflect
• reflective
• reflector

[edit] Translations

[edit] See also

• refraction
• diffraction