Definition of reflection

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Reflection (n.) The transference of an excitement from one nerve fiber to another by means of the nerve cells, as in reflex action. See Reflex action, under Reflex..

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Reflection :: Reflection (n.) A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane..
Retortion :: Retortion (v. t.) Act of retorting or throwing back; reflection or turning back.
Considerer :: Considerer (n.) One who considers; a man of reflection; a thinker.
Thought :: Thought (n.) The act of thinking; the exercise of the mind in any of its higher forms; reflection; cogitation.
Ghost :: Ghost (n.) A false image formed in a telescope by reflection from the surfaces of one or more lenses.
Jeer :: "Jeer (v.) To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker..
Foil :: Foil (n.) A thin coat of tin, with quicksilver, laid on the back of a looking-glass, to cause reflection..
Anacamptically :: Anacamptically (adv.) By reflection; as, echoes are sound produced anacamptically..
Shining :: Shining (n.) Emission or reflection of light.
Adularia :: Adularia (n.) A transparent or translucent variety of common feldspar, or orthoclase, which often shows pearly opalescent reflections; -- called by lapidaries moonstone..
Skit :: Skit (v. t.) To cast reflections on; to asperse.
Rumination :: Rumination (n.) The state of being disposed to ruminate or ponder; deliberate meditation or reflection.
Moralize :: Moralize (v. i.) To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
Consideration :: Consideration (n.) The result of delibration, or of attention and examonation; matured opinion; a reflection; as, considerations on the choice of a profession..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) Censure; reproach cast.
Solemn :: Solemn (a.) Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness..
Irreflection :: Irreflection (n.) Want of reflection.
Vacant :: Vacant (a.) Empty of thought; thoughtless; not occupied with study or reflection; as, a vacant mind..
Mirror :: Mirror (n.) A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.
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..
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