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
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
22 June 2025
(noun) an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position
The word “coffee” entered the English language in 1582 via the Dutch “koffie,” borrowed from the Ottoman Turkish “kahve,” borrowed in turn from the Arabic “qahwah.” The Arabic word qahwah was traditionally held to refer to a type of wine.
