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reflection

intermediateB2

/rɪˈflɛkʃən/ · re-flec-tion

The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of thinking deeply or carefully about something.

کسی چیز کے بارے میں گہرائی یا احتیاط سے سوچنے کا عمل۔

عکاسی

ikasi

Formal: نظریہ

Synonyms

Antonyms

ignoranceindifferencecarelessnessبے خبریعدم دلچسپسغفلت

Common Collocations

  • self-reflection
  • deep reflection
  • critical reflection

Example Sentences

Her reflection on the past helped her make better decisions.

ماضی پر اس کی عکاسی نے اسے بہتر فیصلے کرنے میں مدد دی۔

Maazi par is ki ikasi ne use behtar faisle karne mein madad di.

After much reflection, he decided to change his career path.

کافی غور و فکر کے بعد، اس نے اپنا کیریئر کا راستہ تبدیل کرنے کا فیصلہ کیا۔

Kafi ghor-o-fikr ke baad, us ne apna career ka rasta tabdeel karne ka faisla kiya.

Reflection is key to understanding one's emotions.

عکاسی کسی کے جذبات کو سمجھنے کی کلید ہے۔

Ikasi kisi ke jazbat ko samajhne ki kaleed hai.

Easily Confused With

deflection:Deflection refers to the act of bending or changing direction, whereas reflection is about thinking deeply or the return of light.

Word Family

reflect
verbعکاس ہونا
reflective
adjectiveعکاس

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Reflect on your actions to improve.

Imagine looking into a mirror, seeing yourself and considering your actions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

نہایت سوچوں میں چپ بیٹھا ہوں میں ہر ایک خیال کی عکاسی کر رہا ہوں میں

Nihayat sochon mein chup baitha hun main Har aik khayal ki ikasi kar raha hun main

I sit quietly in deep thought Reflecting on every single idea.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کی عقل ہے اسی کو فکر ہے۔

Jis ki aqal hai wahi ko fikar hai.

Only those with wisdom are concerned with reflection.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "reflectio" — bending back

First known use: 14th century

The word 'reflection' derives from the Latin 'reflectio', which relates to the act of bending back or turning back. It has evolved to include both physical and metaphorical meanings.