An image that is an exact duplicate of the original with the exception that one dimension is reversed. For example, a right-pointing arrow and a left-pointing arrow of the same size and shape are mirror images.
A likeness in which left and right are reversed; SYN. reflection, reflexion.

ETYM Latin reflexio: cf. French réflexion. Related to Riflect.
1. The ability to reflect beams or rays; SYN. reflexion, reflectivity.
2. The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material).
3. The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface; SYN. reflexion.

Chiefly British variant of reflection