Mirror Image

Pronunciation: /ˈmɪrər ˈɪmɪdʒ/

Definitions of mirror image

noun a reflected image in a mirror

Example Sentences

A1 My twin sister is like my mirror image.

A2 The painting on the wall is a mirror image of the one in the book.

B1 The new building is a mirror image of the old one, just with a different color scheme.

B2 The sculpture in the museum is a mirror image of the artist's original design.

C1 The company's new logo is a mirror image of their old logo, but with a modern twist.

C2 The actress's performance was a mirror image of the character she was portraying, showing true dedication to her craft.

Examples of mirror image in a Sentence

formal The two paintings are mirror images of each other, with every detail perfectly reflected.

informal Those two are like mirror images, they even dress alike!

slang They're like mirror images, it's kinda freaky how similar they look.

figurative Her actions were a mirror image of her mother's, showing just how much influence she had.

Grammatical Forms of mirror image

• plural: mirror images
• comparative: more mirror image
• superlative: most mirror image
• present tense: mirror image
• future tense: will mirror image
• perfect tense: has mirrored image
• continuous tense: is mirroring image
• singular: mirror image
• positive degree: mirror image
• infinitive: to mirror image
• gerund: mirroring image
• participle: mirrored image

Origin and Evolution of mirror image

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin and Old French

Story behind the word: The term 'mirror image' originated from the Latin word 'mirari' which means 'to wonder at' and the Old French word 'mirer' which means 'to look at'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the reflection seen in a mirror, the term 'mirror image' has evolved to also refer to something that closely resembles or is the reverse of something else.