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- [ri-flek-shuh n]
- /rɪˈflɛk ʃən/
- /rɪˈflek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ri-flek-shuh n]
- /rɪˈflɛk ʃən/
Definitions of reflection word
- noun reflection the act of reflecting, as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way. 1
- noun reflection an image; representation; counterpart. 1
- noun reflection a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. 1
- noun reflection a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. 1
- noun reflection an unfavorable remark or observation. 1
- noun reflection the casting of some imputation or reproach. 1
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Origin of reflection
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Late Latin reflexiōn- (stem of reflexiō) a bending back, equivalent to Latin reflex(us) (see reflex) + -iōn- -ion
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Parts of speech for Reflection
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
reflection popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
reflection usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for reflection
noun reflection
- abstraction — An abstraction is a general idea rather than one relating to a particular object, person, or situation.
- anamneses — the recollection or remembrance of the past; reminiscence.
- anamnesis — the ability to recall past events; recollection
- apery — imitative behaviour; mimicry
- appearance — When someone makes an appearance at a public event or in a broadcast, they take part in it.
Top questions with reflection
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