mirror image

noun
UK: /ˈmɪrər ˈɪmɪdʒ/
US: /ˈmɪrər ˈɪmɪdʒ/

  1. Something that looks exactly the same as something else but with the left and right sides reversed.

    1. The photo is a mirror image of the painting.
    2. The two buildings are almost a mirror image of each other, despite being built in different eras.

  2. A situation or thing that is very similar to another, often representing the opposite side of something.

    1. Her life is a mirror image of her mother's.
    2. The economic downturn in that country is a mirror image of what happened here a few years ago.

Synonyms

reflection duplicate copy reversal
mirror image verb

  1. To reflect something in a way that creates a reversed likeness.

    1. The calm lake mirrored the image of the mountains.
    2. The company's success is a mirror image of the dedication of its employees to customer satisfaction.
mirror image adjective

  1. Being exactly the same but with left and right reversed.

    1. The design is a mirror image.
    2. The two parts of the brain are considered to be mirror image structures that handle different functions.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "mirror image" in English means: Something that looks exactly the same as something else but with the left and right sides reversed., A situation or thing that is very similar to another, often representing the opposite side of something..

The phonetic transcription of "mirror image" is /ˈmɪrər ˈɪmɪdʒ/ in British English and /ˈmɪrər ˈɪmɪdʒ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "mirror image": reflection, duplicate, copy, reversal.

Example usage of "mirror image": "The photo is a mirror image of the painting.". More examples on the page.