Reflected: meaning, definitions and examples

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reflected

 

[ rɪˈflɛktɪd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

thoughts, images

Reflected refers to the act of throwing back light, heat, or sound from a surface. It can also mean to think deeply or carefully about something. In a physical context, it often describes how surfaces like mirrors or water bounce back images or light. In a metaphorical sense, reflected can describe the process of considering one's thoughts, actions, or emotions and their implications.

Synonyms

bounced, mirrored, contemplated, considered

Examples of usage

  • The lake reflected the clouds perfectly.
  • She reflected on her past decisions.
  • The glass showed a reflected image of the room.
  • He reflected his feelings in his art.

Translations

Translations of the word "reflected" in other languages:

🇵🇹 refletido

🇮🇳 प्रतिबिंबित

🇩🇪 reflektiert

🇮🇩 terpantul

🇺🇦 відображений

🇵🇱 odzwierciedlony

🇯🇵 反射された

🇫🇷 réfléchi

🇪🇸 reflejado

🇹🇷 yansıtılan

🇰🇷 반사된

🇸🇦 مُعَكَس

🇨🇿 odražený

🇸🇰 odrážaný

🇨🇳 反射的

🇸🇮 odsevan

🇮🇸 endurspeglast

🇰🇿 айнаға түскен

🇬🇪 გამოცემა

🇦🇿 təqdim olunan

🇲🇽 reflejado

Word origin

The word 'reflected' originates from the Latin root 'reflectere', which means 'to bend back'. This term is composed of 're-', meaning 'back', and 'flectere', meaning 'to bend'. The concept of reflection has been utilized for centuries in both literal and metaphorical contexts. The literal sense of reflecting light can be traced back to the understanding of basic optics in ancient civilizations. In philosophy, the term evolved to encompass deeper introspection and consideration, particularly during the Enlightenment period when thinkers began to prioritize self-reflection as a means of understanding human experience and behavior. Over time, 'reflected' has come to be associated with both the physical act of mirroring and the cognitive process of contemplating thoughts or feelings, emphasizing its dual significance in language.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,463, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.