3. That which is produced by reflection. Specifically: (a) An image
given back from a reflecting surface; a reflected counterpart.
As the sun water we can bear, Yet not the sun, but his reflection,
there.
Dryden.
(b) A part reflected, or turned back, at an angle; as, the reflection
of a membrane. (c) Result of meditation; thought or opinion after
attentive consideration or contemplation; especially, thoughts
suggested by truth.
Job's reflections on his once flourishing estate did at the same
time afflict and encourage him.
Atterbury.