1. (

• reflection ,
• reflexion

) the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface ;

2. (

• expression ,
• manifestation ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion ,

) expression without words; "tears are an expression of grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition" ;

3. (

• observation ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion

) a remark expressing careful consideration ;

4. (

• contemplation ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion ,
• rumination ,
• musing ,
• thoughtfulness

) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration ;

5. (

• reflection ,
• reflexion ,
• reflectivity

) the ability to reflect beams or rays ;

6. (

• mirror_image ,
• reflection ,
• reflexion ,

) a likeness in which left and right are reversed ;

7. (

• reflection ,
• reflexion

) the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); "he studied his reflection in the mirror" ;