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Reflecting: meaning, definitions and examples

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reflecting

 

[ rɪˈflɛktɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

self-awareness

To think deeply or carefully about something. To consider or meditate on something. To give serious thought or consideration to something.

Synonyms

contemplate, ponder, ruminate

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.
Context #2 | Verb

mirroring

To throw back light, heat, or sound without absorbing it. To mirror or show an image of.

Synonyms

echo, mirror, reproduce

Examples of usage

  • The mountains reflected in the calm lake.
  • The glass walls reflected the sunlight into the room.

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

Word origin

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.