1. A calm, lengthy, intent consideration
   "His reflexions on philosophy were published in a collection of essays";
   - contemplation, reflection, rumination, musing
    
2. The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
   "The reflexion of light off the mirror created a dazzling effect";
   - reflection
    
3. The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
   "he studied his reflexion in the mirror";
   - reflection
    
4. A remark expressing careful consideration
   "Her insightful reflexion about the project's flaws helped improve the final design";
   - observation, reflection
    
5. A sign or symptom; a way of showing something
   "His behaviour was a reflexion of his upbringing";
   - expression, manifestation, reflection
    
6. The ability to reflect beams or rays
   "The reflexion of sound waves in the cave produced an echo";
   - reflection, reflectivity
    
7. A likeness in which left and right are reversed
   "The letter 'b' is a reflexion of the letter 'd'";
   - mirror image, reflection

Derived forms: reflexions

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

Encyclopedia: Reflexion