Both Uses of
reflection
in
Julius Caesar
- No, Cassius, for the eye sees not itself
But by reflection, by some other thing.p. 17.3reflection = an image (seen on a mirror or other shiny surface)
- And since you know you cannot see yourself
So well as by reflection, I, your glass,
Will modestly discover to yourself
That of yourself which you yet know not of.p. 17.8 *
Definitions:
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(reflection as in: my reflection in the mirror) an image (seen on a mirror or other shiny surface)
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(2)
(reflection as in: lit by the reflection) light seen after it bounces off a surface to another; or the process of bouncing light, sound, or other energy off of a surface
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(reflection as in: is a reflection of American values) something that indirectly shows something else -- such as an indication, demonstration, expression, or representation of somethingThe exact meaning of this sense of reflection depends upon its context. For example:
- "The students' behavior is a reflection on the school." -- indication of quality
- "She says the immorality in the movie is a reflection of American values." -- expression or representation
- "It was a reflection of the selfishness she had seen growing for years." -- demonstration
- "The surrounding panic found no reflection in her." -- expression or demonstration
- "I saw no reflection of jealousy in her action." -- indication or sign
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(reflection as in: After reflection, I think...) careful thought
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(reflection as in: a humbling reflection (memory)) memories and thoughts about them
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(meaning too rare to warrant focus) See a comprehensive dictionary for less common meanings of reflection.