English

Alternative spellings
reflexion

Etymology
From the English reflexion, from the Late Latin reflexionem, from reflexio; the variant spelling reflection is due to influence from correction.

Pronunciation
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Noun
Image:Yuyuan Gardens - water reflection.JPG|thumb|A water reflection - meanings 2 and 3
en-noun

1. the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected
2. the property of a propogated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror)
3. something, such as an image, that is reflected

#:The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror.

1. careful thought or consideration

#:After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.

1. an implied criticism

#:It is a reflection on his character that he never wavered in his resolve.

Translations
Arabic : ا�ع�اس (en ekas)
French: reflet (meanings 1, 2 and 3), réflexion (meaning 4))
German: Abbild n
Polish: odbicie n
Telugu: పరావర�తనమ� (paraavartanamu)

See also
refraction
diffraction

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