What Does Reflection Mean?

The term reflection is a noun which usually refers to the act of reflecting or it may denote the state of being reflected. It may mean something that is reflected. Examples include light, radiant heat, an image or sound. It could be used to mean psychological concentration; that is, suspicious consideration. It may indicate a thought or an opinion which results from such consideration. It could be used as an indirect expression of either censure or discredit. It could mean a manifestation or result

In terms of anatomy, the word reflection is used to mean a particular manner of folding of a membrane; or the folds so made. The adjective form of the word is the term reflectional.