reflection Meaning & Definition
What Does Reflection Mean?
As a noun, reflection means The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected. It can also mean The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
Reflection: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ɹɪˈflɛkʃən// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | musing, rumination and manifestation |
| Plural | reflections |
Reflection Definition (Noun)
- The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
- The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
- Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.
- Careful thought or consideration.
After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.
- A representative manifestation or outcome of a condition, trend or trait.
Our recent results are a reflection of the progress we've made as a team.
- Used to make an implied criticism.
It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them.
- The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
- The folding of a part; a fold.
Noun
- An implied criticism.
It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them.
Synonyms of Reflection
Antonyms of Reflection
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Reflection in a Sentence
The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.
After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.
Our recent results are a reflection of the progress we've made as a team.
It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them.
Word Forms & Grammar
reflection (countable and uncountable, plural reflections)
Words That Rhyme With Reflection
Origin of Reflection
From Middle English refleccion, refleccioun, refleccioune, reflection, from Middle French reflection, reflexion, and its source Late Latin reflexiō, from the participle stem of reflectō.[1] The current spelling is influenced by reflect. Equivalent to reflect + -ion.
How Do You Say Reflection?
Reflection is pronounced //ɹɪˈflɛkʃən// and has 1 syllable.
Reflection: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is reflection?
Reflection is a noun.
What is another word for reflection?
You can replace reflection with words such as musing, rumination and manifestation. See the full list of reflection synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of reflection?
The plural of reflection is reflections.