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1. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] a calm, lengthy, intent consideration.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
Rhymes with Reflection
- overprotection
- introspection
- interconnection
- circumspection
- reinspection
- predilection
- disinfection
- disconnection
- recollection
- preelection
- interjection
- imperfection
- disaffection
- resurrection
- reelection
- redirection
- projection
- intersection
- insurrection
- inspection
- inflection
- convection
- confection
- complexion
- selection
- rejection
- protection
- perfection
- objection
- injection
Sentences with reflection
1. Noun, singular or mass
The simplest example of the law of reflection is when you look into a plane mirror.
Quotes about reflection
1. Would not the child's heart break in despair when the first cold storm of the world sweeps over it, if the warm sunlight of love from the eyes of mother and father did not shine upon him like the soft reflection of divine light and love?
- Max Muller
2. As fandom grew more variegated, genzines reflected a broadening of interests, carrying personal columns of humor and reflection, science articles, amateur fiction, stylish gossip, and inevitably, thoughtful pieces on the future of fandom.
- Gregory Benford
3. No art is less spontaneous than mine. What I do is the result of reflection and the study of the great masters.
- Edgar Degas
2. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] expression without words.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
3. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface.
Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
4. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] a likeness in which left and right are reversed.
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Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
5. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material).
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
6. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] the ability to reflect beams or rays.
Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
7. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.
Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
8. reflection
noun. ['rəˈflɛkʃən, rɪˈflɛkʃən'] a remark expressing careful consideration.
Synonyms
Etymology
- reflexion (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
