ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Reflexion

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Reflexion is a noun meaning (grammar, linguistics) An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.

Meaning

(grammar, linguistics) An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.

More Meanings

  1. (chiefly British) Dated spelling of reflection.

Example Sentences

Fig 1. Assessment of venous refilling time (T₀)(analog recording by light reflexion rheograph).
Reflexion near 48 μm was provided by strong reststrahl reflexion from ZnSe used in the multilayer construction.
He gets off the train, determined not to leave town after all. But a little further reflexion shows him the folly of such a course.
Now, I say, why Time should be so burthensome to such as these, or what should betray them to such infrugal Expences of it, I can give no account without making severe Reflexions on their Discretion.

Word Forms

Synonyms for reflexion

Depending on context, synonyms include musing, rumination, manifestation, reflection, expression, contemplation.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include reflection, reflectivity, expression, manifestation, observation, rumination.

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