Definition of reflection

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Reflection (n.) A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane..

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Sentimental :: Sentimental (a.) Having, expressing, or containing a sentiment or sentiments; abounding with moral reflections; containing a moral reflection; didactic..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard..
Sombre :: Sombre (a.) Melancholy; sad; grave; depressing; as, a somber person; somber reflections..
Consideration :: Consideration (n.) The result of delibration, or of attention and examonation; matured opinion; a reflection; as, considerations on the choice of a profession..
Reflex :: Reflex (a.) Directed back; attended by reflection; retroactive; introspective.
Afterthought :: Afterthought (n.) Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.
Considerate :: Considerate (a.) Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the rights, claims, and feelings of other..
Introspection :: Introspection (n.) A view of the inside or interior; a looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection..
Opalescence :: Opalescence (n.) A reflection of a milky or pearly light from the interior of a mineral, as in the moonstone; the state or quality of being opalescent..
Considerer :: Considerer (n.) One who considers; a man of reflection; a thinker.
Shining :: Shining (a.) Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor..
Repercussion :: Repercussion (n.) The act of driving back, or the state of being driven back; reflection; reverberation; as, the repercussion of sound..
Bethink :: Bethink (v. t.) To call to mind; to recall or bring to recollection, reflection, or consideration; to think; to consider; -- generally followed by a reflexive pronoun, often with of or that before the subject of thought..
Hastily :: Hastily (adv.) Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.
Deliberation :: Deliberation (n.) The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature reflection..
Fluorescence :: Fluorescence (n.) That property which some transparent bodies have of producing at their surface, or within their substance, light different in color from the mass of the material, as when green crystals of fluor spar afford blue reflections. It is due not to the difference in the color of a distinct surface layer, but to the power which the substance has of modifying the light incident upon it. The light emitted by fluorescent substances is in general of lower refrangibility than the incident l
Lumachella :: Lumachella (n.) A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections..
Reflectingly :: Reflectingly (adv.) With reflection; also, with censure; reproachfully..
Personal :: Personal (a.) Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks..
Resolve :: Resolve (v. i.) To form a purpose; to make a decision; especially, to determine after reflection; as, to resolve on a better course of life..
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