reflexion
English
Etymology
From Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 2 should be a valid language, etymology language or family code; the value "LL" is not valid. See WT:LOL, WT:LOL/E and WT:LOF.; the variant spelling reflection is due to influence from correction.
Pronunciation
- Lua error in Module:parameters at line 95: Parameter 1 should be a valid language or etymology language code; the value "UK" is not valid. See WT:LOL and WT:LOL/E. IPA(key): /ɹɪˈflɛkʃ(ə)n/
Audio (US): (file) - Hyphenation: ref‧lex‧ion
- Rhymes: -ɛkʃən
Noun
reflexion (countable and uncountable, plural reflexions)
- Dated spelling of reflection.
- 1684 John Goodman, A Winter-Evening Conference between neighbours
- 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.
- 1684 John Goodman, A Winter-Evening Conference between neighbours