Synonyms for re-flections

Grammar : Noun

Spell : ri-flek-shuhn

Phonetic Transcription : rɪˈflɛk ʃən

Top 10 synonyms for re-flections

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Définition 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

Antonyms for re-flections

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