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Reflection
01
expression of something without the use of words
Exemplos
His face was a reflection of sorrow.
The painting is a reflection of the artist's inner turmoil.
02
an image or likeness seen in or produced by a reflective surface, often showing left and right reversed
Exemplos
The reflection in the lake mirrored the mountains perfectly.
He studied his reflection in the mirror.
03
reflexão, reflexo
the action or process where a wave, such as light or sound, bounces back from a surface instead of passing through
Exemplos
The reflection of light off the mirror allowed him to see around the corner.
A reflexão da luz no espelho permitiu-lhe ver ao virar da esquina.
Scientists use the principles of reflection in designing certain optical instruments, like periscopes.
Os cientistas usam os princípios da reflexão no design de certos instrumentos ópticos, como periscópios.
04
careful and prolonged thought or consideration
Exemplos
After much reflection, she decided to change careers.
The decision came only after deep reflection on the risks.
05
the property of sending back light, heat, or sound waves
Exemplos
Polished metal has high reflection of light.
The surface coating improves reflection and reduces heat absorption.
06
a statement or remark showing careful thought
Exemplos
His speech contained a wise reflection on human nature.
That was an insightful reflection about society.
07
(in mathematics) a geometric transformation that flips a figure over a line or plane, reversing direction along one axis
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A reflection over the x-axis changes the sign of the y-coordinate.
The figure 's reflection is congruent to the original.
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