reflexion

re·flec·tion

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Definitions of reflexion word

noun reflexion 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 reflexion an image; representation; counterpart. 1
noun reflexion a fixing of the thoughts on something; careful consideration. 1
noun reflexion a thought occurring in consideration or meditation. 1
noun reflexion an unfavorable remark or observation. 1
noun reflexion the casting of some imputation or reproach. 1

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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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".

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