REFLECTION: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for REFLECTION?

Need another word that means the same as “reflection”? Find 46 synonyms and 30 related words for “reflection” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Reflection” are: mirror image, reflexion, reflectivity, expression, manifestation, contemplation, musing, rumination, thoughtfulness, observation, throwing back, casting back, mirroring, image, likeness, indication, display, demonstration, slur, aspersion, imputation, censure, reproach, shame, criticism, source of discredit, derogation, thought, thinking, consideration, study, deliberation, meditation, cogitation, brooding, opinion, view, viewpoint, belief, feeling, idea, impression, conclusion, judgement, assessment, estimation

Reflection as a Noun

Definitions of "Reflection" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “reflection” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• A thing that is a consequence of or arises from something else.
• (mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.
• An amount of light, heat, or sound that is reflected by a body or surface.
• Serious thought or consideration.
• The conceptual operation of inverting a system or event with respect to a plane, each element being transferred perpendicularly through the plane to a point the same distance the other side of it.
• An image seen in a mirror or shiny surface.
• A calm, lengthy, intent consideration.
• A remark expressing careful consideration.
• A thing bringing discredit to someone or something.
• The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material.
• A transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed.
• A likeness in which left and right are reversed.
• The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface.
• The ability to reflect beams or rays.
• An idea about something, especially one that is written down or expressed.
• Expression without words.
• The throwing back by a body or surface of light, heat, or sound without absorbing it.

Synonyms of "Reflection" as a noun (46 Words)

aspersion	An attack on the reputation or integrity of someone or something. I don t think anyone is casting aspersions on you.
assessment	The classification of someone or something with respect to its worth. The assessment for repairs outraged the club s membership.
belief	Any cognitive content held as true. The medieval system of fervent religious belief.
brooding	Sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body.
casting back	Object formed by a mold.
censure	The state of being excommunicated. Despite episcopal censures the practice continued.
cogitation	A carefully considered thought about something. After much cogitation he rejected the offer.
conclusion	A final settlement. He drew his conclusions quickly.
consideration	A considerate and thoughtful act. Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration.
contemplation	A long and thoughtful observation. He would retire to his room for study or contemplation.
criticism	The analysis and judgement of the merits and faults of a literary or artistic work. He ignored the criticisms of his friends.
deliberation	Discussion of all sides of a question. The commission s deliberations.
demonstration	An act of showing that something exists or is true by giving proof or evidence. Physical demonstrations of affection.
derogation	An exemption from or relaxation of a rule or law. Any derogation of the common law is to be strictly construed.
display	Behavior that makes your feelings public. An aerobatic display team.
estimation	A judgement of the worth or character of someone or something. Estimations of protein concentrations.
expression	Expression without words. We have an expression You don t get owt for nowt.
feeling	The emotional side of someone’s character; emotional responses or tendencies to respond. He laughed to conceal his true feelings.
idea	A mental impression. It s a good idea to do some research before you go.
image	A mental representation or idea. Her imagination forced images upon her too awful to contemplate.
impression	An impressionistic portrayal of a person. I got the impression that he was sorely disappointed.
imputation	The attribution to a source or cause. The imputation that my success was due to nepotism meant that I was not taken seriously.
indication	A datum about some physical state that is presented to a user by a meter or similar instrument. Indications of strain.
judgement	A decision of a law court or judge. The events of last week are a judgement on us for our sinful ways.
likeness	A portrait or representation. Her likeness to him was astonishing.
manifestation	A symptom of an ailment. The manifestation of anxiety over disease.
meditation	The action or practice of meditating. This is not a mythopoetic meditation on manhood it s a historical study.
mirror image	Polished surface that forms images by reflecting light.
mirroring	A faithful depiction or reflection. The mirroring of their words seems designed to try and heal the divide.
musing	A period of reflection or thought. His musings were interrupted by the sound of the telephone.
observation	A remark expressing careful consideration. Detailed observations were carried out on the students behaviour.
opinion	The beliefs or views of a group or majority of people. My opinion differs from yours.
reflectivity	The ability to reflect beams or rays.
reflexion	The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material.
reproach	In the Roman Catholic Church a set of antiphons and responses for Good Friday representing the reproaches of Christ to his people. His elegance is a living reproach to our slovenly habits.
rumination	The action of chewing the cud. Cows slow down their rumination.
shame	A state of dishonor. Ignorance of Latin would be a disgrace and a shame to any public man.
slur	A curved line used to show that a group of two or more notes are to be sung to one syllable or played or sung legato. A racial slur.
source of discredit	A facility where something is available.
study	A thing that is or deserves to be investigated the subject of an individual s study. The third bedroom was used as a study.
thinking	The process of using your mind to consider something carefully. I am wrap d in dismal thinkings.
thought	Careful consideration or attention. He s very much in our thoughts and prayers.
thoughtfulness	Consideration for the needs of other people. His face became strange with thoughtfulness.
throwing back	Casting an object in order to determine an outcome randomly.
view	Purpose the phrase with a view to means with the intention of or for the purpose of. The most desirable feature of the park are the beautiful views.
viewpoint	A place from which something can be viewed. From a purely aesthetic viewpoint I must say that I dislike the design.

Usage Examples of "Reflection" as a noun

• The reflections from the street lamps gave them just enough light.
• He doesn't get much time for reflection.
• The reflection of light.
• He studied his reflection in the mirror.
• It was a sad reflection on society that because of his affliction he was picked on.
• Reflections on human destiny and art.
• Marianne surveyed her reflection in the mirror.
• The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition.
• A healthy skin is a reflection of good health in general.

Associations of "Reflection" (30 Words)

advice	Information; news. On their solicitors advice the trustees have accepted 577 000 by way of compensation.
albedo	The proportion of the incident light or radiation that is reflected by a surface, typically that of a planet or moon. The lunar maria have a lower albedo than the surrounding terrain.
clue	Inform someone about a particular matter. Stella had clued her in about Peter.
consideration	Thoughtfulness and sensitivity towards others. The idea was motivated by political considerations.
contemplation	A calm, lengthy, intent consideration. Substantial fitting work is in contemplation.
demonstration	Proof by a process of argument or a series of proposition proving an asserted conclusion. Physical demonstrations of affection.
express	Serve as a means for expressing something. He expressed complete satisfaction.
expression	Expression without words. Expressions of good will.
feedback	The process in which part of the output of a system is returned to its input in order to regulate its further output. Customer feedback suggested that the design flaws were severe.
image	Make an exact copy of (a computer’s hard disk. The image of f x x 2 is the set of all non negative real numbers if the domain of the function is the set of all real numbers.
imply	Suggest that someone is guilty. Salesmen who use jargon to imply superior knowledge.
indicant	A thing which indicates something. Symptoms are the prime indicants of disease.
indicate	Indicate a place direction person or thing either spatially or figuratively. His tone indicated that he didn t hold out much hope.
indication	Something that serves to indicate or suggest. Heavy bleeding is a common indication for hysterectomy.
introspect	Examine one’s own thoughts or feelings. What they don t do is introspect much about the reasons for their plight.
manifestation	A public display of group feelings (usually of a political nature. A characteristic manifestation of Lyme disease.
meditation	(religion) contemplation of spiritual matters (usually on religious or philosophical subjects. This is not a mythopoetic meditation on manhood it s a historical study.
mirror	Reflect as if in a mirror. The smallest pond at night mirrors the firmament above.
mirrored	Having a surface like a mirror; reflective. Mirrored sunglasses.
reconsider	Consider (something) again, especially for a possible change of decision regarding it. Won t you reconsider your decision.
reflect	Reflect deeply on a subject. That is quite a serious accusation which reflects on all 120 members of Parliament.
response	A bid made in answer to one’s partner’s preceding bid. There is considerable species variation in the stomach s response to alcohol.
self	Self pollinate self fertilize. A button through style with self belt.
signal	Communicate silently and non verbally by signals or signs. Equipment for receiving TV signals.
signify	Make known with a word or signal. Signify your agreement by signing the letter below.
smoothed	Made smooth by ironing.
suggest	Suggest the necessity of an intervention in medicine. I suggest that we wait a day or two.
suggestion	Persuasion formulated as a suggestion. It was a suggestion we couldn t refuse.
surface	Provide something especially a road with a particular surface. Surface materials of the moon.
thoughtfulness	Kind and considerate regard for others. Her generosity and thoughtfulness was unbounded.