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Reflection

nounverified·updated May 18, 2026

the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

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the ability to reflect beams or rays

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a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

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a remark expressing careful consideration

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expression without words

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(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

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the image of something as reflected by a mirror or other reflective material

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a likeness in which left and right are reversed

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expressionobservationreflectivityreflexionrumination
plural
Reflections
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Reflection's
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Reflections'