Reflection vs. Deflection
Reflectionnoun
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.
Reflectionnoun
The property of a propagated wave being thrown back from a surface (such as a mirror).
Reflectionnoun
Something, such as an image, that is reflected.
Reflectionnoun
Careful thought or consideration.
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An implied criticism.
Reflectionnoun
(computing) The process or mechanism of determining the capabilities of an object at run-time.
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(anatomy) The folding of a part; a fold.
Reflectionnoun
The act of reflecting, or turning or sending back, or the state of being reflected.
Reflectionnoun
The reverting of the mind to that which has already occupied it; continued consideration; meditation; contemplation; hence, also, that operation or power of the mind by which it is conscious of its own acts or states; the capacity for judging rationally, especially in view of a moral rule or standard.
Reflectionnoun
Shining; brightness, as of the sun.
Reflectionnoun
That which is produced by reflection.
Reflectionnoun
A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection of a membrane.
Reflectionnoun
Censure; reproach cast.
Reflectionnoun
The transference of an excitement from one nerve fiber to another by means of the nerve cells, as in reflex action. See Reflex action, under Reflex.
Reflectionnoun
a calm lengthy intent consideration
Reflectionnoun
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Reflectionnoun
expression without words;
Reflectionnoun
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material);
Reflectionnoun
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Reflectionnoun
(mathematics) a transformation in which the direction of one axis is reversed
Reflectionnoun
a remark expressing careful consideration
Reflectionnoun
the ability to reflect beams or rays
Deflectionnoun
The act of deflecting or something deflected.
Deflectionnoun
The deviation of a needle or other indicator from its previous position.
Deflectionnoun
The act of turning aside, or state of being turned aside; a turning from a right line or proper course; a bending, esp. downward; deviation.
Deflectionnoun
The deviation of a shot or ball from its true course.
Deflectionnoun
A deviation of the rays of light toward the surface of an opaque body; inflection; diffraction.
Deflectionnoun
The bending which a beam or girder undergoes from its own weight or by reason of a load.
Deflectionnoun
a twist or aberration; especially a perverse or abnormal way of judging or acting
Deflectionnoun
the amount by which a propagating wave is bent
Deflectionnoun
the movement of the pointer or pen of a measuring instrument from its zero position
Deflectionnoun
the property of being bent or deflected
Deflectionnoun
a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern);
