mirroring
|mir/ror/ing|
B2
/ˈmɪrərɪŋ/
(mirror)
reflective surface
Etymology
Etymology Information
'mirror' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'mirour', where 'mirer' meant 'to look at'.
Historical Evolution
'mirour' transformed into the Middle English word 'mirour', and eventually became the modern English word 'mirror'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look at oneself', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'reflecting an image'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
the act of reflecting or imitating something.
The lake was mirroring the clear blue sky.
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