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 reflexion reflexion /rɪˈflɛkʃən/

noun

  1. [British] The image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)  ( reflexion [British] , reflection )
    the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
     He studied his reflection in the mirror
    he studied his reflection in the mirror
  2. [British] A likeness in which left and right are reversed  ( mirror image , reflexion [British] , reflection )
    a likeness in which left and right are reversed
  3. [British] The ability to reflect beams or rays  ( reflection , reflectivity , reflexion [British] )
    the ability to reflect beams or rays
  4. [British] A calm, lengthy, intent consideration  ( reflexion [British] , rumination , thoughtfulness , contemplation , musing , reflection )
    a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
     She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
    She sat in reflection, contemplating her life choices.
  5. [British] A remark expressing careful consideration  ( reflection , reflexion [British] , observation )
    a remark expressing careful consideration
  6. Expression without words  ( manifestation , reflexion , reflection , expression )
    expression without words
     Tears are an expression of grief
    tears are an expression of grief
     The pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
    the pulse is a reflection of the heart's condition
  7. [British] The phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface  ( reflexion [British] , reflection )
    the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
      The mirror provided a clear reflection of the person's appearance.
    The mirror provided a clear reflection of the person's appearance.


 Mississippi Mississippi /ˌmɪsɪˈsɪpi/

noun

  1. () A state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War  ( Magnolia State , Miss. , MS , Mississippi )
    a state in the Deep South on the gulf of Mexico; one of the Confederate States during the American Civil War
      They cruised along the Mississippi River, enjoying the scenic views and charming river towns.
    They cruised along the Mississippi River, enjoying the scenic views and charming river towns.
  2. () A major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico  ( Mississippi River , Mississippi )
    a major North American river and the chief river of the United States; rises in northern Minnesota and flows southward into the Gulf of Mexico
      The mighty Mississippi River carved its way through the heartland, connecting states and cultures.
    The mighty Mississippi River carved its way through the heartland, connecting states and cultures.


 United Arab Emirates's capital United Arab Emirates's capital /ˌjuːnaɪtɪd ˌærəb ˈɛmɪrɪts kæpɪtl̩/

noun

  1. A sheikhdom of eastern Arabia and capital of the United Arab Emirates  ( Abu Dhabi , United Arab Emirates's capital )
    a sheikhdom of eastern Arabia and capital of the United Arab Emirates


 Salk Salk /ˈsɔk/

noun

  1. United States virologist who developed the Salk vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis (born 1914)  ( Jonas Edward Salk , Jonas Salk , Salk )
    United States virologist who developed the Salk vaccine that is injected against poliomyelitis (born 1914)