REFLEXION

reflection, reflexion

(noun) the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material); “he studied his reflection in the mirror”

reflection, reflexion, reflectivity

(noun) the ability to reflect beams or rays

contemplation, reflection, reflexion, rumination, musing, thoughtfulness

(noun) a calm, lengthy, intent consideration

observation, reflection, reflexion

(noun) a remark expressing careful consideration

expression, manifestation, reflection, reflexion

(noun) expression without words; “tears are an expression of grief”; “the pulse is a reflection of the heart’s condition”

reflection, reflexion

(noun) the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

reflexion (countable and uncountable, plural reflexions)

Dated spelling of reflection.

Source: Wiktionary


Re*flex"ion (-flk"shn), n.

Definition: See Reflection. Chaucer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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According to Guinness World Records, the largest coffee press is 230 cm (7 ft 6 in) in height and 72 cm (2 ft 4 in) in diameter and was created by Salzillo Tea and Coffee (Spain) in Murcia, Spain, in February 2007. The cafetière consists of a stainless steel container, a filtering piston, and a superior lid.

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