well-reflected

well-re·flect

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Definitions of well-reflected word

verb with object well-reflected to cast back (light, heat, sound, etc.) from a surface: The mirror reflected the light onto the wall. 1
verb with object well-reflected to give back or show an image of; mirror. 1
verb with object well-reflected (of an act or its result) to serve to cast or bring (credit, discredit, etc.) on its performer. 1
verb with object well-reflected to reproduce; show: followers reflecting the views of the leader. 1
verb with object well-reflected to throw or cast back; cause to return or rebound: Her bitterness reflects gloom on all her family. 1
verb without object well-reflected to be turned or cast back, as light. 1

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English reflecten < Latin reflectere to bend back, equivalent to re- re- + flectere to bend

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 96% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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