reflexion

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
  2. noun expression without words
  3. noun a remark expressing careful consideration

Etymology

From 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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Synonyms

reflection

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