1. an instance of reflecting especially the return of light or sound waves from a surface
2. the production of an image by or as if by a mirror
3. the action of bending or folding back
4. a reflected part fold
5. something produced by reflecting: such as
6. an image given back by a reflecting surface
7. an effect produced by an influence
the high crime rate is a reflection of our violent society
8. an often obscure or indirect criticism reproach
a reflection on his character
9. a thought, idea, or opinion formed or a remark made as a result of meditation
10. consideration of some subject matter, idea, or purpose
11. turning back return
12. a transformation of a figure in which each point is replaced by a point symmetric with respect to a line or plane
13. a transformation that involves reflection in more than one axis of a rectangular coordinate system
14. an image that is seen in a mirror or on a shiny surface
15. something that shows the effect, existence, or character of something else
16. something that causes people to disapprove of a person or thing
17. the return of light or sound waves from a surface
18. an image produced by or as if by a mirror
19. something that brings blame or disgrace
It's a reflection on my honesty.
20. careful thought
After much reflection, I agreed.
21. an opinion formed or a remark made after careful thought
22. an instance of reflecting especially the return of light or sound waves from a surface
23. a reflected part or a fold
the mesentery is a reflection of the peritoneum
24. something produced by reflecting especially an image given back by a reflecting surface