reflexion
ref·lex·ion
reflexion · reflexions
Dated spelling of reflectionDated spelling of reflection.
/ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/
Meaning
2 senses(UK, countable, uncountable)Dated spelling of reflection.
(countable, uncountable)An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.
More definitions
- the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
- the ability to reflect beams or rays
- the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
- a likeness in which left and right are reversed
Origin
From Middle English reflexion, reflexioun, from Middle French reflexion and its etymon LatFrom Middle English reflexion, reflexioun, from Middle French reflexion and its etymon Late Latin reflexiō; the variant spelling reflection is due to influence from correction.
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Forms
plural: reflexions| Singular | reflexion |
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Synonyms
10 synonymsClose in meaning
- the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material):reflection
- the ability to reflect beams or rays:reflectionreflectivity
- the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface:reflection
- a likeness in which left and right are reversed:mirror imagereflection
- a calm, lengthy, intent consideration:contemplationreflectionruminationmusingthoughtfulness
- a remark expressing careful consideration:observationreflection
Word family
3 related wordsDerivedreflexional
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable