De reflectie
Example: De reflectie van de bergen in het water is prachtig.
Definition
"De reflectie" refers to the image or representation of an object seen in a surface such as water or a mirror, produced by the reflection of light or sound. For example, the reflection of mountains in water shows their mirrored appearance.
Etymology
The word "de reflectie" comes from the Latin 'reflectere,' meaning 'to bend back.' It entered Dutch through scientific and philosophical contexts, initially describing the bending back of light or sound waves. Did you know? The concept of reflection has fascinated humans since ancient times, inspiring both art and science.
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"De reflectie" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (B1) - set 4", containing 113 commonly used words.
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