Reflection

Reflexion , rē-flek′shun, n. the act of reflecting: the change of direction when a ray of light, ., strikes upon a surface and is thrown back: the state of being reflected: that which is reflected: the action of the mind by which it is conscious of its own operations: attentive consideration: contemplation: censure or reproach: ( an at. ) the folding of a part, a fold.— adj. Reflect′ive , reflecting: considering the operations of the mind: exercising thought or reflection: ( gram. ) reciprocal.— adv. Reflect′ively .— ns. Reflect′ivene ; Reflect′or , one who, or that which, reflects: a mirror or polished reflecting surface: a censurer.— adj. Reflect′ory .