the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

an image; representation; counterpart.

a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration.

a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.

an unfavorable remark or observation.

the casting of some imputation or reproach.

Physics, Optics .

the return of light, heat, sound, etc., after striking a surface.

something so reflected, as heat or esp. light.

Mathematics .

(in a plane) the replacement of each point on one side of a line by the point symmetrically placed on the other side of the line.

(in space) the replacement of each point on one side of a plane by the symmetric point on the other side of the plane.

Anatomy . the bending or folding back of a part upon itself.

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praise

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