re|flec|tion

re|flec|tion: re|flec|tion «rih FLEHK shuhn», noun.

1. the act of reflecting or the condition of being reflected: »Radar uses the reflection of radio waves.

2. something reflected: »An echo is a reflection of sound.

3. a) likeness; image: »You can see your reflection in a mirror. See the reflection of the tree in this still water.
b) Figurative: »The boy's mannerisms were a reflection of his father's.

4. thinking, especially careful thinking: »On reflection, the plan seemed too dangerous.

5. an idea or remark resulting from careful thinking; idea; remark: »He made very wise reflections and observations upon all I said (Jonathan Swift).

6. a remark or action that casts blame or discredit.

7. blame; discredit.

8. Anatomy. a) the bending of a part back upon itself. b) the part bent back.

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flec´tion|less — flec|tion «FLEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a bending: »the flection of a reed in the wind. Every flection of his arm caused the muscles to bulge. 2. a bent part; bend. 3. Physiology. = flexion. (Cf. ↑flexion) 4. Grammar. = inflection. (Cf. ↑inflection) … Useful english dictionary
flec|tion — «FLEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a bending: »the flection of a reed in the wind. Every flection of his arm caused the muscles to bulge. 2. a bent part; bend. 3. Physiology. = flexion. (Cf. ↑flexion) 4. Grammar. = inflection. (Cf. ↑inflection) … Useful english dictionary
flec|tion|al — «FLEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of or having to do with flection … Useful english dictionary
in|flec´tion|al|ly — in|flec|tion|al «ihn FLEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of, having to do with, or showing grammatical inflection. –in|flec´tion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
in|flec|tion|al — «ihn FLEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. of, having to do with, or showing grammatical inflection. –in|flec´tion|al|ly, adverb … Useful english dictionary
de|flec|tion — «dih FLEHK shuhn», noun. 1. a bending or turning aside: »Strong winds caused some deflection from the arrow s expected flight. The deflection of electrons by an electric field is used to control the direction of an electron stream in many… … Useful english dictionary
re|flec|tion|al — «rih FLEHK shuh nuhl», adjective. 1. of reflection. 2. caused by reflection … Useful english dictionary
gen|u|flec|tion — «JEHN yu FLEHK shuhn», noun. the act of bending the knee in reverence or worship … Useful english dictionary
in|flec|tion|less — «ihn FLEHK shuhn lihs», adjective. without inflection … Useful english dictionary
ir|re|flec|tion — «IHR ih FLEHK shuhn», noun. lack of reflection; thoughtlessness … Useful english dictionary

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