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reflexion

reflexion

7.9
A sign that shows a feeling or situation without words
  • noun
  • /rɪˈflɛkʃən/
  • Archaic
translation icon : reflejo
  • A student's messy desk can be a reflexion of their current mood.

Examples

  • Her smile was a reflexion of her genuine happiness.

  • The artist's work is a reflexion of his emotions.

  • The quietness in the room was a reflexion of the solemn occasion.

  • Her reflexion was clear even without words.

  • A student's messy desk can be a reflexion of their current mood.

  • Her smile was a reflexion of her genuine happiness.

  • The quietness in the room was a reflexion of the solemn occasion.

Synonyms

expression
vsreflexion
315 2.5

A look on the face that shows what someone feels or thinks

is a nonverbal sign rather than a spoken statement
reflection
vsreflexion
135 3.4

Something that shows what a person or group is like

is used for a personal nonverbal sign, not general evidence
manifestation
vsreflexion
  • Literature
55 6.3

A clear sign that shows a feeling, idea, or illness

is narrower, meaning a single nonverbal sign not a larger event

How Obvious

sign
  • Specialized
805 3.7
manifestation
  • Literature
55 6.3
reflexion
  • Archaic
7.9
hint
229 1.5
trace
492 3.3

Surface Forms

reflexion singular
reflexions plural

Morphology

reflexion = reflect (semi-transparent) = reflect + ion

The meaning 'a sign or manifestation' is a metaphorical extension of 'reflect' (to show or indicate) and may be less obvious to learners than the literal senses.

Etymology

Reflexion comes from the parts re- 'back' and flect 'bend', giving the idea of something that 'shows back' what is inside. So a smile, a messy desk, or the quiet in a room can be a reflexion of a feeling or condition because it 'shows' that inner state.