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10 Language-to-English DictionariesReflection
/rɪˈflɛkʃən/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The throwing back by a surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.
"The mirror gave back a clear reflection of his face."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'reflection' originates from the Latin 'reflectio', meaning 'bending back'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained the sense of returning light or sound, and has since expanded to encompass broader meanings in various contexts, including thought and consideration.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Reflection" is said worldwide
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réflexion
Transliteration: réflexion
"Il regarde sa réflexion dans l'eau."
Widerlegung
Transliteration: Widerlegung
"Die Spiegelung im Wasser war sehr klar."
riflessione
Transliteration: riflessione
"La riflessione della luce è intensa."
reflejo
Transliteration: reflejo
"Vi mi reflejo en el espejo."
reflexão
Transliteration: reflexão
"A reflexão da luz na água é bonita."
प्रतिबिंब
Transliteration: pratibimb
"पानी में उसका प्रतिबिंब दिखाई दे रहा था।"
反射
Transliteration: fǎnshè
"镜子里的反射很清晰。"
반사
Transliteration: bansa
"거울에 비친 나의 반사된 모습을 보았다."
反射
Transliteration: hansha
"水面に光が反射している。"
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