reflection
n 1: a calm lengthy intent consideration [syn: {contemplation}, {meditation},
{reflexion}, {rumination}, {musing}, {thoughtfulness}]
2: the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being
thrown back from a surface [syn: {reflexion}]
3: expression without words; "tears are an expression of
grief"; "the pulse is a reflection of the heart's
condition" [syn: {expression}, {manifestation}, {reflexion}]
4: a likeness in which left and right are reversed [syn: {mirror
image}, {reflexion}]
5: the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other
reflective material); "he studied his reflection inthe
mirror"
6: a remark expressing careful consideration [syn: {observation},
{reflexion}]
7: the ability to reflect beams or rays [syn: {reflexion}, {reflectivity}]