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reflection

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ʁɨ.flɛ.ˈksɐ̃w̃/re·fle·xão

Definition

1

1. Serious thought or consideration. 2. (Physics) The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Usage examples

“After some reflection, she decided to accept the job offer.”
“The reflection of the mountains in the lake was perfect.”

Common combinations

moment of reflectiondeep reflectionprompt reflectioncritical reflection