(transitive) To bend back (light, etc.) from a surface. / (intransitive) To be bent back (light, etc.) from a surface. / (transitive) To mirror, or show the image of something.

plural of reflectance

(physics) The ratio of the flux reflected to that incident on a surface.

(transitive) To think carefully about (something), and give it due consideration. / (transitive, computing) To access details of (a data type, etc.) at run-time using reflection.

Alternative form of reflectance

plural of reflectancy

Capable of being reflected or thrown back; reflexible.

The quality of being reflectable; able to be reflected.

An instance of reflection

That has been reflected (of light, sound etc.); undergoing reflection. / That reflects. / Having a component that reflects light. / Given to introspection; thoughtful, reflective.