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reflection

/rɪˈflɛkʃən/

reflectionnoun

reflections

/rɪˈflɛkʃən/

Translations

The reflection in the mirror was clear.

Отражение в зеркале было четким.

After some reflection, she decided to take the job.

После некоторых размышлений она решила принять работу.

Additional translations

Definitions

The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Reflection of sound from the walls can cause an echo in the hall.

An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.

She checked her reflection in the mirror before leaving the house.

A thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation.

His reflection on the day's events led to a new understanding of the situation.

Careful thought about something, sometimes over a long period of time.

After much reflection, she decided to accept the job offer.

A mathematical transformation that produces a mirror image of a figure across a line, plane, or point.

A reflection across the y-axis maps (x, y) to (−x, y).

Something that reveals, represents, or is a sign of a particular situation, quality, or attitude.

The low voter turnout is a reflection of public disenchantment with politics.

Synonyms

mirror image

reflectionadjective

/rɪˈflɛk.ʃən/

Used attributively before another noun to denote relation to reflected light, sound, etc. (e.g., "reflection symmetry", "reflection coefficient").

Definitions

Relating to or resulting from the phenomenon of reflection.

Scientists measured the reflection intensity with a reflection sensor.