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reflected
re·flect R0115600 (rĭ-flĕkt′)v. re·flect·ed, re·flect·ing, re·flects v.tr.1. To throw or bend back (light or sound, for example) from a surface.2. To give back or show an image of (an object); mirror.3. To make apparent; express or manifest: Her work reflects intelligence.4. To bring as a consequence: The victory reflects credit on the coach.5. Archaic To bend back.v.intr.1. To be bent or thrown back: Her voice reflected off the canyon walls. See Synonyms at echo.2. To give something back, as light or sound: a shiny surface that reflects well.3. a. To give evidence of the characteristics or qualities of someone or something: That student's performance reflects well on the whole school.b. To bring blame or discredit: Hasty preparation of the report will reflect on you.4. a. To think seriously. See Synonyms at think.b. To express carefully considered thoughts: In the essay, he reflects on his career. [Middle English reflecten, from Old French reflecter, from Latin reflectere, to bend back : re-, re- + flectere, to bend.]reflected- ultrasound, ultrasonography - Ultrasounds and ultrasonography work on the principle that sound is reflected at different speeds by tissues or substances of different densities.
ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | reflected - (especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back; "reflected light"; "reflected heat"; "reflected glory"unreflected - (especially of incident sound or light) not turned back by physical reflection |
IdiomsSeereflectreflected Related to reflected: Reflected Ceiling PlanAntonyms for reflectedadj (especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent backAntonyms |