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Noun: reflexion  ri'flek-shun
Usage: Brit (N. Amer: reflection)
  1. The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
    - reflection
     
  2. A sign or symptom; a way of showing something
    "tears are a reflexion of grief";
    - expression, manifestation, reflection
     
  3. A remark expressing careful consideration
    - observation, reflection
     
  4. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
    - contemplation, reflection, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness
     
  5. The ability to reflect beams or rays
    - reflection, reflectivity
     
  6. A likeness in which left and right are reversed
    - mirror image, reflection
     
  7. The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
    "he studied his reflexion in the mirror";
    - reflection

Derived forms: reflexions

Type of: alikeness [rare], comment, consideration, demo, demonstration, icon, ikon, image, input, likeness, physical phenomenon, physical property, picture, remark, similitude

Encyclopedia: Reflexion