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reflexion

reflexion

6.6
The return of light, sound, or heat from a surface, for example an image in a mirror
  • noun
  • /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : reflexión
  • The reflexion of sunlight from the water was dazzling.

Examples

  • The reflexion of the sun on the water was blinding.

  • The reflexion of the mountains in the lake was stunning.

  • A strong reflexion of sound can be heard in this canyon.

  • He studied the reflexion of the laser beam from the mirror.

  • The reflexion of sunlight from the water was dazzling.

  • He studied the reflexion of the laser beam from the mirror.

  • The reflexion of the mountains in the lake was stunning.

Synonyms

reflection
vsreflexion
  • Specialized
27 2.4

Light, sound, or heat bouncing off a surface instead of going through it

also covers the image seen in a mirror or other shiny surface
mirror image
vsreflexion
14 3.3

An image that shows left and right switched as in a mirror

also means the physical return of light, sound, or heat from surfaces

Surface Forms

reflexion singular
reflexions plural
reflections plural
reflection singular

Morphology

reflexion = reflect (transparent) = reflect + ion

The physical meaning (return of light or image in a mirror) is a direct noun formation from the verb 'reflect' + '-ion'.

Etymology

Reflexion comes from the parts re- 'back' and flect 'bend', so it originally meant 'bending back'. Think of light or sound 'bending back' from a surface, just like the word reflect, which is why reflexion means the return of light, sound, or heat or the image you see in a mirror.