reflection

Reading level: medium

Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

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Definition

  1. noun a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
  2. noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
  3. noun expression without words

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

contemplation, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness

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