Mirror: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ช
mirror
[ หmษชr.ษr ]
reflection
A surface, typically of glass coated with a metal amalgam, which reflects a clear image of the person or object in front of it.
Synonyms
looking glass, reflecting surface
Examples of usage
- She looked at herself in the mirror.
- The mirror showed a distorted reflection.
Translations
Translations of the word "mirror" in other languages:
๐ต๐น espelho
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคฐเฅเคชเคฃ
๐ฉ๐ช Spiegel
๐ฎ๐ฉ cermin
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะทะตัะบะฐะปะพ
๐ต๐ฑ lustro
๐ฏ๐ต ้ก (ใใใฟ)
๐ซ๐ท miroir
๐ช๐ธ espejo
๐น๐ท ayna
๐ฐ๐ท ๊ฑฐ์ธ
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุฑุขุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ zrcadlo
๐ธ๐ฐ zrkadlo
๐จ๐ณ ้ๅญ (jรฌngzi)
๐ธ๐ฎ ogledalo
๐ฎ๐ธ spegill
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะนะฝะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แกแแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gรผzgรผ
๐ฒ๐ฝ espejo
Etymology
The word 'mirror' originated from the Old French 'mirour', which in turn came from the Latin 'mirare' meaning 'to look at'. Mirrors have been used for thousands of years, with some of the earliest examples dating back to ancient civilizations such as the Egyptians and Mesopotamians. The concept of mirrors and reflections has been a source of fascination and intrigue throughout history, leading to their use in various cultural, artistic, and scientific contexts.
See also: mirroring.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #3,839, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.
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