reflection
pronunciation
How to pronounce reflection in British English:
UK [rɪˈflekʃn]
How to pronounce reflection in American English:
US [rɪˈflekʃn]
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- Noun:
- a calm lengthy intent consideration
- the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
- expression without words
- the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
- a likeness in which left and right are reversed
- (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
- a remark expressing careful consideration
- the ability to reflect beams or rays
Word Origin
- reflection (n.)
- late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) "a reflection," literally "a bending back," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere "to bend back, bend backwards, turn away," from re- "back" (see re-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning "remark made after turning back one's thought on some subject" is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.
Example
- 1. The work you do is an outward reflection on you .
- 2. All our possessions are just a reflection of our inner self .
- 3. Property prices are a reflection of overall liquidity in the system .
- 4. Linkedin 's valuation is partly a reflection of its niche strategy .
- 5. But tesco 's poor results are a reflection of company-specific problems .