reflection
word
/ɹɪˈfɫɛkʃən/
ri-FLEK-shuhn
/ɹɪflˈɛkʃən/
ri-FLEK-shuhn
Definition
Reflection is the image that you see in a mirror or on a shiny surface, or the process of thinking carefully about something.
Usage & Nuances
'Reflection' can be physical (mirror image) or abstract (deep thought). Common collocations: 'in the reflection', 'self-reflection', 'a moment of reflection'. Distinguish from 'refraction' (science term) and 'reflex' (automatic action).
Spanish: reflejo - reflexiónPortuguese (BR): reflexo - reflexãoPortuguese (PT): reflexo - reflexãoChinese (Simplified): 反射 - 反思Chinese (Traditional): 反射 - 反思Hindi: प्रतिबिंब - चिंतनArabic: انعكاس - تأملBengali: প্রতিফলন - চিন্তাRussian: отражение - размышлениеJapanese: 反射 - 熟考Vietnamese: phản chiếu - suy ngẫmKorean: 반사 - 성찰Turkish: yansıma - düşünmeUrdu: عکس - غور و فکرIndonesian: pantulan - refleksi
Example Sentences
I saw my reflection in the mirror.
basic
Water can show your reflection on a sunny day.
basic
He needed time for reflection before making his decision.
basic
Her words were a reflection of her true feelings.
natural
After the meeting, the team had a brief reflection on what went well.
natural
When I looked at my reflection, I barely recognized myself.
natural