refection

re·fec·tion

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ri-fek-shuh n]
- /rɪˈfɛk ʃən/
- /rɪˈfekʃn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ri-fek-shuh n]
- /rɪˈfɛk ʃən/

Definitions of refection word

noun refection refreshment, especially with food or drink. 1
noun refection a portion of food or drink; repast. 1
noun refection refreshment with food and drink 0
noun refection food or drink taken after a period of hunger or fatigue; refreshment 0
noun refection a light meal; lunch 0

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Origin of refection

First appearance:

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English refeccioun < Latin refectiōn- (stem of refectiō) restoration, equivalent to refect(us) (see refect) + -iōn- -ion

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Parts of speech for Refection

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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refection popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 62% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for refection

noun refection

blue plate — a plate, often decorated with a blue willow pattern, divided by ridges into sections for holding apart several kinds of food.
brunch — Brunch is a meal that is eaten in the late morning. It is a combination of breakfast and lunch.
din-din — dinner.
dinner — the main meal of the day, eaten in the evening or at midday.
feedbag — Also called nose bag. a bag for feeding horses, placed before the mouth and fastened around the head with straps.

All 10 Synonyms of refection