reflection

/ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: reflections

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Hành động phản ánh hoặc trạng thái bị phản ánh

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tính chất của sóng lan truyền bị ném trở lại từ bề mặt

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Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “reflection” mean?

The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

Is “reflection” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.