reflection, n.
(reflections)
freq. cnt. 20
(reflections)
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a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
<noun.cognition> freq. cnt.: 11 freq. cnt.: 8 freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1
contemplation musing reflection reflexion rumination thoughtfulness
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study, cogitation
meditation, speculation
meditation
introspection, self-contemplation, self-examination
retrospect
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expression without words
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 22 freq. cnt.: 18 freq. cnt.: 4
expression manifestation reflection reflexion
sample sentences
"tears are an expression of grief""the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition"
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the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
<noun.phenomenon> freq. cnt.: 4 freq. cnt.: 4
reflection reflexion
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the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
<noun.artifact> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
reflection reflexion
sample sentences
"he studied his reflection in the mirror"
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a likeness in which left and right are reversed
<noun.attribute> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 2
mirror image reflection reflexion
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the ability to reflect beams or rays
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reflection reflectivity reflexion
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a remark expressing careful consideration
<noun.communication> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
observation reflection reflexion
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
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reflection