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reflection

reflection

135 3.4
Something that shows what a person or group is like
  • noun
  • /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
: reflejo
  • So culture is a direct reflection of leadership.
  • an accurate reflection
  • become a reflection
  • just a reflection

So we were just a reflection of what culture really is.

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Examples

  • And we assume their grade is a reflection of how well they performed in the class.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Unfortunately for us, those numbers are a poor reflection of our lives out here.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • What is our life but a reflection of who we are?

  • Everything in your life is a reflection of you.

  • Indeed, her performance was a reflection of the class as a whole.

    Academic text (2015)
  • My school library transformation to a learning commons is a reflection of just that.

    Academic text (2013)
  • But I'd say, our lives are just a reflection of an accumulation of the choices we make.

  • The dull precious metal seemed to flash with a reflection of her bright and ardent spirit.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • The importance and power of reflection to educators and their professional development cannot be overstated.

    Academic text (2012)
  • Our actions are often a reflection of the values we hold dear.

Synonyms

expression
vsreflection
315 2.5

A look on the face that shows what someone feels or thinks

is any showing of a situation, quality, or attitude not limited to faces
mirror
vsreflection
237 2.3

A thing that shows the true character of a person or society

is a general sign or evidence, not about exact faithful copying
manifestation
vsreflection
  • Literature
55 6.3

A clear sign that shows a feeling, idea, or illness

is a broader term for any evidence or sign, not only actions
reflexion
vsreflection
  • Archaic
7.9

A sign that shows a feeling or situation without words

is a general sign that can be verbal or nonverbal

Antonyms

3 6.8

Something that covers a person or object to hide it from view

Compounds

angle of reflection
  • Specialized
1 5.1

The angle between a reflected light ray and a line at right angles to the surface where it hits

8.2

Part of incoming light or heat that bounces off a surface

reflection factor
  • Specialized
7.4

Part of light that bounces off a surface, like a mirror

sound reflection
  • Specialized
3.8

A bounce of sound you hear again after it hits a surface

9.9

Physical laws do not change when left and right are swapped

How Evident

proof
∞ 2.5
reflection
135 3.4
sign
∞ 3.2
indication
382 3.9
clue
966 1.0
hint
229 1.5

Surface Forms

reflection singular
reflections plural

Morphology

reflection = reflect (transparent) = reflect + ion

The noun 'reflection' is transparently derived from the verb 'reflect', indicating the process or result of reflecting.

Etymology

Reflection comes from Latin parts re- 'back' and flect 'bend', like a mirror that shows back an image. So when we say something is a reflection of a situation or quality, we mean it shows or explains that thing.