reflection

n. act of casting back a mirror image; act of sending back energy from a surface; state of being reflected; image that is reflected; idea, concept; thought, notion; act of placing blame, accusation

Reflection or reflexion may refer to:Reflection (physics), a wave phenomenon commonly observed in mirrors.Reflection (electrical), reflected voltage in an electrical signal due to an impedance changeIntrospection, contemplation on one-self (opposite of extrospection)Human self-reflection, the process of thoughtful meditation or ruminationReflection (mathematics), a transformation of a spaceReflection group, a group generated by reflectionsReflection principle, a theorem of set theoryReflection formula, which relates function values for arguments on opposite sides of a pointPoint reflection, a reflection across a pointReflection (linear algebra), a linear transformation that squares to the identityReflection, a song by Christina AguileraReflection (computer graphics) and renderingReflection (computer science), a programming language feature for metaprogrammingReflection (band), a Finnish bandReflection, a piece of installation art by Shane Cooper also called "Parasight""Reflection", an online card game developed by Free Fall Associates.Reflection, an episode of Power Rangers: SPD.
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Noun
1. a calm lengthy intent consideration
(synonym) contemplation, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
(hypernym) consideration
(hyponym) cogitation, study
2. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
(synonym) reflexion
(hypernym) physical phenomenon
(hyponym) flare
3. expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
(synonym) expression, manifestation, reflexion
(hypernym) demonstration, demo
(hyponym) lamentation, mourning
4. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); "he studied his reflection in the mirror"
(synonym) reflexion
(hypernym) picture, image, icon, ikon
5. a likeness in which left and right are reversed
(synonym) mirror image, reflexion
(hypernym) likeness, alikeness, similitude
6. (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
(hypernym) transformation
(classification) mathematics, math, maths
7. a remark expressing careful consideration
(synonym) observation, reflexion
(hypernym) remark, comment
(hyponym) Parkinson's law
8. the ability to reflect beams or rays
(synonym) reflexion, reflectivity
(hypernym) physical property
(hyponym) echo, reverberation, sound reflection, replication

n. reflection, act of casting back a mirror image

(n.)
The transference of an excitement from one nerve fiber to another by means of the nerve cells, as in reflex action. See Reflex action, under Reflex.
  

(n.)
The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard.
  

(n.)
The return of rays, beams, sound, or the like, from a surface. See Angle of reflection, below.
  

(n.)
The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
  

(n.)
That which is produced by reflection.
  

(n.)
Shining; brightness, as of the sun.
  

(n.)
Result of meditation; thought or opinion after attentive consideration or contemplation; especially, thoughts suggested by truth.
  

(n.)
Censure; reproach cast.
  

(n.)
An image given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
  

(n.)
A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane.