Definition of reflection

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Reflection (n.) The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard..

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Shining :: Shining (n.) Emission or reflection of light.
Personal :: Personal (a.) Relating to an individual, his character, conduct, motives, or private affairs, in an invidious and offensive manner; as, personal reflections or remarks..
Moralize :: Moralize (v. i.) To make moral reflections; to regard acts and events as involving a moral.
Shining :: Shining (a.) Emitting light, esp. in a continuous manner; radiant; as, shining lamps; also, bright by the reflection of light; as, shining armor..
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) That which is produced by reflection.
Catacaustic :: Catacaustic (a.) Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See Caustic, a..
Rainbow :: Rainbow (n.) A bow or arch exhibiting, in concentric bands, the several colors of the spectrum, and formed in the part of the hemisphere opposite to the sun by the refraction and reflection of the sun's rays in drops of falling rain..
Stereoscopic :: Stereoscope (n.) An optical instrument for giving to pictures the appearance of solid forms, as seen in nature. It combines in one, through a bending of the rays of light, two pictures, taken for the purpose from points of view a little way apart. It is furnished with two eyeglasses, and by refraction or reflection the pictures are superimposed, so as to appear as one to the observer..
Moonstone :: Moonstone (n.) A nearly pellucid variety of feldspar, showing pearly or opaline reflections from within. It is used as a gem. The best specimens come from Ceylon..
Hastily :: Hastily (adv.) Without due reflection; precipitately; rashly.
Reflection :: Reflection (n.) Shining; brightness, as of the sun..
Aim :: Aim (v. t.) To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an object; as, to aim a musket or an arrow, the fist or a blow (at something); to aim a satire or a reflection (at some person or vice)..
Jeer :: "Jeer (v.) To utter sarcastic or scoffing reflections; to speak with mockery or derision; to use taunting language; to scoff; as, to jeer at a speaker..
Reflex :: Reflex (a.) Directed back; attended by reflection; retroactive; introspective.
Dipleidoscope :: Dipleidoscope (n.) An instrument for determining the time of apparent noon. It consists of two mirrors and a plane glass disposed in the form of a prism, so that, by the reflections of the sun's rays from their surfaces, two images are presented to the eye, moving in opposite directions, and coinciding at the instant the sun's center is on the meridian..
Epiphonema :: Epiphonema (n.) An exclamatory sentence, or striking reflection, which sums up or concludes a discourse..
Glance :: Glance (v. i.) To make an incidental or passing reflection; to allude; to hint; -- often with at.
Solemn :: Solemn (a.) Fitted to awaken or express serious reflections; marked by seriousness; serious; grave; devout; as, a solemn promise; solemn earnestness..
Skit :: Skit (n.) A reflection; a jeer or gibe; a sally; a brief satire; a squib.
Lumachella :: Lumachella (n.) A grayish brown limestone, containing fossil shells, which reflect a beautiful play of colors. It is also called fire marble, from its fiery reflections..
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