reflection

Definition

• n. the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
• n. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
• n. (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
• n. the ability to reflect beams or rays

Word forms

Plural

reflections

Example sentences

1. n.

   After a long day at work, I spend some time in reflection to understand my feelings.

2. n.

   The reflection of the mountains in the lake was breathtaking.