reflection
nounfeminine/ʁɨ.flɛ.ˈksɐ̃w̃/high
re·fle·xão
Definition
1. Serious thought or consideration. 2. (Physics) The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
After some reflection, she decided to accept the job offer.
The reflection of the mountains in the lake was perfect.
Common collocations
moment of reflectiondeep reflectionprompt reflectioncritical reflection
Etymology
Do latim 'reflexio, reflexionis' (ato de dobrar para trás), de 'reflectere' (voltar atrás).