reflection

Definition

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

Etymology

From Middle French reflexion, reflection, and its source Late Latin reflexio, from the participle stem of reflectō. The current spelling is influenced by reflect. Equivalent to reflect + -ion.

Example Sentences

• "The dog barked at his own reflection in the mirror."
• "A body of black that carried no reflection."
• "After careful reflection, I have decided not to vote for that proposition."

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