reflection

CEFRB2

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An image made by light bouncing off a surface.

  2. 02

    noun

    Serious thought about something.

Examples

  • A week's reflection led to a new plan.

  • After mature reflection, I've decided to accept their offer.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
4
Synonyms
5

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Something, such as an image, that is reflected.

  2. The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).

  3. The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

More examples

In context

  • He admired his reflection in the mirror.

  • After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition.

  • Our recent results are a reflection of the progress we've made as a team.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English refleccion, refleccioun, refleccioune, reflection, from Middle French reflection, reflexion, and its source Late Latin reflexiō, from the participle stem of reflectō. The current spelling is influenced by reflect. Equivalent to reflect + -ion.