reflection

Noun

• the ability to reflect beams or rays

• a remark expressing careful consideration

• (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed

• the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
  • he studied his reflection in the mirror
    

• a likeness in which left and right are reversed

• expression without words
  • tears are an expression of grief
    
  • the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
    

• the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

• a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  reflexion , reflectivity , observation , mirror image , expression , manifestation , contemplation , rumination , musing , thoughtfulness