Catoptrical: alternatives and connections

(physics) the process in which incident radiated energy is retained without reflection or transmission on passing through a medium; "t…

(mathematics) a transformation that is a combination of single transformations such as translation or rotation or reflection on an axis

Reflection after an act; later or subsequent thought or expedient.

To direct or point, as a weapon, at a particular object; to direct, as a missile, an act, or a proceeding, at, to, or against an objec…

By reflection; as, echoes are sound produced anacamptically.

The science of reflected light, now called catoptrics.

By way of reflection; reflexively.

(mathematics) an attribute of a shape or relation; exact reflection of form on opposite sides of a dividing line or plane

To call to mind; to recall or bring to recollection, reflection, or consideration; to think; to consider; -- generally followed by a r…

The dazzling whiteness about the horizon caused by the reflection of light from fields of ice at sea; ice blink.

Relating to, or having the properties of, a caustic curve formed by reflection. See Caustic, a.

Pertaining to, produced by, or involving, both the reflection and refraction of light; as, a catadioptric light.

Given to consideration or to sober reflection; regardful of consequences or circumstances; circumspect; careful; esp. careful of the r…

The result of delibration, or of attention and examonation; matured opinion; a reflection; as, considerations on the choice of a profe…

One who considers; a man of reflection; a thinker.

Amazement or horror that confounds the faculties, and incapacitates for reflection; terror, combined with amazement; dismay.

a faint spot of light in the night sky that appears directly opposite the position of the sun; a reflection of sunlight by micrometeor…

The act of deliberating, or of weighing and examining the reasons for and against a choice or measure; careful consideration; mature r…