Antonyms for re-flections


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ri-flek-shuhn
Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈflɛk ʃən


Definition of re-flections

Origin :
  • late 14c., reflexion, in reference to surfaces throwing back light or heat, from Late Latin reflexionem (nominative reflexio) "a reflection," literally "a bending back," noun of action from past participle stem of Latin reflectere "to bend back, bend backwards, turn away," from re- "back" (see re-) + flectere "to bend" (see flexible). Of the mind, from 1670s. Meaning "remark made after turning back one's thought on some subject" is from 1640s. Spelling with -ct- recorded from late 14c., established 18c., by influence of the verb.
  • As in introspection : noun self-analysis
  • As in meditation : noun contemplation
  • As in memory : noun ability to hold in the mind
  • As in observation : noun comment on something scrutinized
  • As in abstraction : noun state of being lost in thought
  • As in reaction : noun response
  • As in reflection : noun thought, thinking
  • As in reflection : noun mirror image
  • As in reflection : noun criticism
  • As in remark : noun comment, observation
  • As in review : noun examination, study
  • As in simulation : noun imitation
  • As in slur : noun insult
  • As in soul-searching : noun introspection
  • As in speculation : noun theory, guess
  • As in study : noun learning, analysis
  • As in thought : noun formation of mental objects
  • As in involvement : noun engrossment
  • As in musing : noun absorption
  • As in thinking : noun thought
  • As in weighing : noun careful consideration
  • As in deep thought : noun profound thinking
  • As in musing : noun daydreaming
  • As in brainwork : noun thought
  • As in cerebration : noun thought
  • As in lucubration : noun advisement
  • As in reduplication : noun copy
  • As in replication : noun copy
  • As in rumination : noun thought
  • As in simulacre : noun copy
  • As in simulacrum : noun copy
  • As in cogitation : noun deep thought
  • As in consideration : noun mental analysis
  • As in contemplation : noun deep thought; planning
  • As in copy : noun duplicate, imitation
  • As in debate : noun discussion of issues; consideration
  • As in deduction : noun conclusion, understanding
  • As in deliberation : noun serious thought, discussion
  • As in design : noun intention
  • As in echo : noun repeat, copy
  • As in flash : noun shimmer, flicker
  • As in appearance : noun outward show; pretense
  • As in image : noun representation; counterpart
  • As in imitation : noun simulation, substitution

Synonyms for re-flections

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