Noun: reflexion ri'flek-shun Usage: Brit (N. Amer: reflection)
- The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
- reflection - A sign or symptom; a way of showing something
"tears are a reflexion of grief"; - expression, manifestation, reflection - A remark expressing careful consideration
- observation, reflection - A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
- contemplation, reflection, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness - The ability to reflect beams or rays
- reflection, reflectivity - A likeness in which left and right are reversed
- mirror image, reflection - 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 |