reflections

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of considering and thinking about something, typically to gain insight or understanding.

  - "After losing her job, she took some time for reflections."
  - "The president held a press conference for reflections on the state of the nation."

• Noun

  The image or likeness of something or someone as seen in a mirror, water, or other reflective surface.

  - "The mirror gave her reflections of her aging face."
  - "The still water provided reflections of the surrounding trees."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reflections
reminiscences , recollections , connections

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Variants

List of all variants of reflections that leads to same result
reflection , reflectional , reflections , self-reflection , self-reflections

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Etymology

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From the Middle English word 'reflexion' meaning 'bending back, bending back of the mind, consideration'.

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Trivia

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1. The human brain can hold up to 1 petabyte of information, which is roughly equal to all the data currently available on the internet.

2. The human brain can process 11 million bits of information per second.

3. The word 'reflection' comes from the Latin word 'reflexus', meaning 'bent back'.

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Related Concepts

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1. introspection: The act of examining one's own thoughts and feelings.

2. contemplation: Deep thought and meditation on a subject.

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Culture

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Reflections have been a significant theme in literature, art, and philosophy. In literature, reflections are often used to convey deep introspection and character development. In art, reflections in water or mirrors can create a sense of depth and mystery. In philosophy, reflections are an essential part of critical thinking and self-awareness.

How to Memorize "reflections"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize reflections, try visualizing a calm lake and seeing your thoughts as leaves on the water.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reflections' with the image of a mirror or still water.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Reflections are like mirrors, they show us our true selves'.

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