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reflections

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃənz/

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noun

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

Examples :

"The reflections in the calm lake showed the trees perfectly. "

appearance physics mind nature

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

Examples :

"The still water showed clear reflections of the trees on the opposite bank. "

physics science energy phenomena

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noun

Something, such as an image, that is reflected.

Examples :

"The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror."

appearance physics

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noun

Careful thought or consideration.

Examples :

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

mind philosophy

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noun

An implied criticism.

Examples :

"It is a reflection on his character that he never came back to see them."

attitude communication negative statement

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The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.

Examples :

"The program used reflections to check if the file had the necessary security features before opening it. "

computing technology

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The folding of a part; a fold.

Examples :

"The origami crane's beauty lies in the precise reflections of the paper, creating its layered wings. "