reflection
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,257 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 7,770 times across 139,755 chapters — 0.004% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- a calm, lengthy, intent consideration also: contemplation, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
- the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface also: reflexion
- expression without words also: expression, manifestation, reflexion tears are an expression of griefthe pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
- a likeness in which left and right are reversed also: mirror image, reflexion
- the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material) also: reflexion he studied his reflection in the mirror
- (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
reflection in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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As we have no soul mirror we cannot see the reflection of our spiritual deformities.
Crankisms · Lisle de Vaux Matthewman · Chapter 1
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But I was so deep in reflection that it never occurred to me to move.
Brood of the Witch-Queen · Sax Rohmer · Chapter 1
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The greater part of the address was written in Washington after very careful preparation, and profound reflection.
Lincoln's Inaugurals, Addresses and Letters · Abraham Lincoln · Chapter 1
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It struck me as a monstrous slur on our educational system, but reflection told me it was true.
The Little Nugget · P. G. (Pelham Grenville) Wodehouse · Chapter 1
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After a moment of painful reflection, “I do not ask you any longer to stay,” uttered the young girl.
Other People's Money · Emile Gaboriau · Chapter 1