noun
- The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface.
- synonyms: reflection
- Expression without words.
- usage: "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
- synonyms: expression, manifestation, reflection
- A remark expressing careful consideration.
- synonyms: observation, reflection
- A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.
- synonyms: contemplation, reflection, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
- The ability to reflect beams or rays.
- synonyms: reflection, reflectivity
- A likeness in which left and right are reversed.
- synonyms: mirror image, reflection
- The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material. )
- usage: "he studied his reflection in the mirror"
- synonyms: reflection
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