What Does Reflexion Mean?

Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light, sound and water waves.

What does reflection mean?

1 : the return of light or sound waves from a surface. 2 : an image produced by or as if by a mirror. 3 : something that brings blame or disgrace It's a reflection on my honesty. 4 : careful thought After much reflection, I agreed. 5 : an opinion formed or a remark made after careful thought.

What is the difference between reflection and reflexion?

As nouns the difference between reflexion and reflection

is that reflexion is while reflection is the act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.