reflectional

Variant of reflection

reflection definition

re·flec·tion (ri flek′s̸hən)

noun

  1. a reflecting or being reflected
  2. the throwing back by a surface of sound, light, heat, etc.
  3. anything reflected; specif., an image; likeness
    1. the fixing of the mind on some subject; serious thought; contemplation
    2. the result of such thought; idea or conclusion, esp. if expressed in words
    1. blame; discredit
    2. a remark or statement imputing discredit or blame
    3. an action bringing discredit
  6. Anat. a turning or bending back on itself

Etymology: ME reflexion < MFr < LL reflexio

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