Reflecting: meaning, definitions and examples
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reflecting
[ rɪˈflɛktɪŋ ]
self-awareness
To think deeply or carefully about something. To consider or meditate on something. To give serious thought or consideration to something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- Reflecting on her past mistakes, she realized the importance of learning from them.
- He spent hours reflecting on the meaning of life.
- I often find myself reflecting on the choices I've made in life.
Translations
Translations of the word "reflecting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 refletindo
🇮🇳 प्रतिबिंबित करना
🇩🇪 reflektierend
🇮🇩 memantulkan
🇺🇦 відображення
🇵🇱 odbijanie
🇯🇵 反映
🇫🇷 réfléchissant
🇪🇸 reflejando
🇹🇷 yansıtma
🇰🇷 반영
🇸🇦 انعكاس
🇨🇿 odrážející
🇸🇰 odrážajúci
🇨🇳 反映
🇸🇮 odražajoč
🇮🇸 endurvarpa
🇰🇿 шағылдыру
🇬🇪 არეკვლა
🇦🇿 əks etdirmək
🇲🇽 reflejando
Etymology
The word 'reflecting' comes from the Latin word 'reflectere', which means 'to bend back'. The concept of reflection has been studied and explored in various fields such as philosophy, psychology, and physics. Reflecting on one's actions or thoughts has long been seen as a valuable practice for personal growth and self-improvement.
See also: reflect, reflectance, reflection, reflective, reflectively, reflectiveness, reflectivity, reflector.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #4,959, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.
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