The image of something in a mirror or on any reflective surface.
re+flect+ion
Shared component: flect · bend
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flect
bend
Related forms: flect · 13 words in this dictionary
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Shared components, not spelling prefixesTo bend one knee, especially as a sign of worship or respect.
genu+flect
Shared component: flect · bend
A device or structure designed to change the direction of something, such as a flow of air, water, or particles.
de+flect+or
Shared component: flect · bend
(of light, heat, or sound) thrown back from a surface.
re+flect+ed
Shared component: flect · bend
a surface or object that reflects light, sound, or other waves.
re+flect+or
Shared component: flect · bend
Thinking deeply about things; characterized by meditation.
re+flect+ive
Shared component: flect · bend
(of a word) not changing its form according to grammatical function, such as tense or number.
un+in+flect+ed
Shared component: flect · bend
The act of bending one knee to the ground, especially in worship or as a sign of respect.
genu+flect+ion
Shared component: flect · bend
inflectionExtended relation
A change in the form of a word (typically the ending) to express a grammatical function or attribute such as tense, mood, person, number, case, and gender.
in+flect+ion
Extended relation: flect · bend
deflectedExtended relation
To cause something to change direction by hitting or touching it
de+flect+ed
Extended relation: flect · bend
reflectivelyExtended relation
In a way that involves careful thought or deep consideration.
reflect+ive+ly
Extended relation: flect · bend
reflectivityExtended relation
The property of reflecting light or other radiation.
reflect+ive+ity
Extended relation: flect · bend
reflectivenessExtended relation
the quality or state of being thoughtful and serious, often involving careful consideration of things.
reflect+ive+ness
Extended relation: flect · bend