Pronunciation: [ɹɪflˈɛktɪd] (IPA) 
The word "reflected" is pronounced as [rɪˈflɛktəd]. The first syllable is "ri", pronounced with a short "i" sound as in "pin". The second syllable is "flect", pronounced with a long "e" sound as in "flee" and a hard "k" sound. The third syllable is "ed", which is pronounced with a short "e" sound as in "bed". The spelling of "reflected" maintains the same pronunciation as its root word "reflect".
Reflected is an adjective that describes something that has been sent back or bounced off from a surface, medium, or object. It refers to the process of light, sound, or other waves encountering an obstruction and being redirected or mirrored back towards its source. This term is commonly used in physics and optics, as well as in everyday language.
In the context of physics, when light waves strike a smooth and shiny surface, such as a mirror, they are reflected in a way that they bounce off at the same angle at which they approached. This phenomenon obeys the law of reflection, which states that the angle of incidence (the angle at which the light hits the surface) is equal to the angle of reflection (the angle at which the light is bounced back). Similarly, sound waves can also be reflected off surfaces, causing echoes or other auditory effects.
In a figurative sense, the term reflected can be used to describe a process in which one ponders, thinks, or contemplates deeply about a particular topic, event, or situation. It implies a thoughtful consideration or contemplation, such as when someone reflects on their past experiences or actions.
Overall, reflected encompasses the physical or metaphorical act of bouncing back, redirecting, or contemplating deeply, depending on the context in which it is used.
Thrown back; returned.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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The word "reflected" comes from the Latin term "reflectere", which is derived from the prefix "re-" meaning "back" or "again", and the verb "flectere" meaning "to bend" or "to turn". In a literal sense, "reflected" originally referred to something that has been bent or turned back, particularly in reference to light or an image bouncing off a surface. Over time, the term also gained a metaphorical usage to express the idea of mirroring, imitating, or considering something deeply.
