reflection
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
reflection
noun
plural
reflections
reflection
noun
plural
reflections
Britannica Dictionary definition of REFLECTION
1
[count]
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an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
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She was looking at her reflection in the mirror.
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He saw the reflections of the clouds on the lake.
2
[count]
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something that shows the effect, existence, or character of something else
— often + of
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The high crime rate is a reflection of the violence of our society.
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artistic styles that are reflections of different cultures
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The movie is an accurate reflection of what life is like in small towns.
3
[singular]
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something that causes people to disapprove of a person or thing
— + on or upon
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His bad behavior is a reflection on all of us. [=it makes people think badly of all of us]
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You're not to blame for these problems. They're no reflection on you. [=they do not show anything about your character]
4
[noncount]
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careful thought about something
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She had no time for reflection.
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spending time in quiet reflection
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On/Upon reflection [=after thinking about it], I decided to accept their offer.
5
[count]
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an opinion that you form or a remark that you make after carefully thinking about something
— usually plural
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The book features the writer's reflections on America and its people.
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personal reflections
