Reflection
Reflection describes the act or result of light, sound, or thought bouncing back from a surface or being reconsidered. The term spans science, philosophy, and everyday experience.
Meanings
- Reflection (Geometry) — A transformation that flips a figure across a line or plane
- Reflection (Optics) — The bouncing of light off a surface, as in mirrors
- Reflection (Philosophy) — Critical thinking about one's own beliefs, experiences, or consciousness
- Reflection (Psychology) — The process of examining one's emotions, behaviors, and mental patterns
- Reflection (Acoustics) — The bouncing of sound waves off surfaces, used in room design and sonar