Synonyms for reflexion
Synonyms by meaning
Noun
1. Contemplation
2. Reflection
3. Expression
Other
Definitions
- n. 1
Dated spelling of reflection.
- n. 2
An act or instance of referring back to the subject of a sentence, or of having an object equal to the subject.
Related words
- Word family
- refraction
Forms
- Plural
- reflexions → contemplations, ruminations, musings, reflections…
Example sentences
- contemplation A trivial problem doesn't require long contemplation.
- thoughtfulness "Thoughtfulness" is a long word in English.
- rumination Rumination is an important stage of making decisions.
- reflection Theater is humanity's active reflection on itself.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reflexion | falling | |
| contemplation | steady | |
| musing | rising | |
| thoughtfulness | rising | |
| rumination | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- musing2
- 10 letters
- expression3, reflection3, rumination4
- 11 letters
- observation4
- 12 letters
- reflectivity
- 13 letters
- manifestation5, contemplation4
- 14 letters
- thoughtfulness3
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (musing2 = 2 syllables).