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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Rainbow :: Rainbow (n.) A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the hemisphere opposite to the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays in drops of falling rain..
Jeer :: Jeer (n.) A railing remark or reflection; a scoff; a taunt; a biting jest; a flout; a jibe; mockery.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected..
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..
Blink :: Blink (v. i.) The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; ice blink.
Kirumbo :: Kirumbo (n.) A bird of Madagascar (Leptosomus discolor), the only living type of a family allied to the rollers. It has a pair of loral plumes. The male is glossy green above, with metallic reflections; the female is spotted with brown and black..
Reproach :: Reproach (v.) The act of reproaching; censure mingled with contempt; contumelious or opprobrious language toward any person; abusive reflections; as, severe reproach..
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..
Moralization :: Moralization (n.) The act of moralizing; moral reflections or discourse.
Consideration :: Consideration (n.) The result of delibration, or of attention and examonation; matured opinion; a reflection; as, considerations on the choice of a profession..
Rumination :: Rumination (n.) The state of being disposed to ruminate or ponder; deliberate meditation or reflection.
Hastily :: Hastily (adv.) Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.
Mirror :: Mirror (n.) A looking-glass or a speculum; any glass or polished substance that forms images by the reflection of rays of light.
Rubythroat :: Rubythroat (n.) Any one of numerous species of humming birds belonging to Trochilus, Calypte, Stellula, and allies, in which the male has on the throat a brilliant patch of red feathers having metallic reflections; esp., the common humming bird of the Eastern United States (Trochilus colubris)..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane..
Reflex :: Reflex (n.) Reflection; the light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) Censure; reproach cast.
Consternation :: Consternation (n.) Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay..
Meditation :: Meditation (n.) The act of meditating; close or continued thought; the turning or revolving of a subject in the mind; serious contemplation; reflection; musing.
Sentimental :: Sentimental (a.) Having, expressing, or containing a sentiment or sentiments; abounding with moral reflections; containing a moral reflection; didactic..
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