reflection

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /rɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/

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• Hyphenation: re‧flec‧tion

Noun

Singular reflection

Plural reflections

1. (countable) A reflection is an image made by reflected light, such as what you see in a mirror.

   The baby tried to touch his reflection in the water.

   Narcissus fell in love with his own reflection.

   A mirage is a reflection of the sky that looks like water in the desert.

2. (uncountable) Reflection is remembering.

   After his loss he spent a lot of time in reflection.

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