
  2. an image; representation; counterpart.
  4. a thought occurring in consideration or meditation.
  5. an unfavorable remark or observation.
  6. the casting of some imputation or reproach.
  7. Physics, Optics.
    2. something so reflected, as heat or especially light.
  8. Mathematics.


  1. the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected
  3. careful or long consideration or thought
  4. implicit or explicit attribution of discredit or blame

late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) “a reflection,” literally “a bending back,” noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere “to bend back, bend backwards, turn away,” from re- “back” (see re-) + flectere “to bend” (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning “remark made after turning back one’s thought on some subject” is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.


  4. The folds so made.
  5. Mental concentration; careful consideration.
  6. A thought or an opinion resulting from such consideration.



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