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extrospection vs reflexion

reflexion vs extrospection

extrospection and reflexion both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
extrospection Yes No No No
reflexion Yes No No No
As nouns, reflexion is a hypernym of extrospection; that is, reflexion is a word with a broader meaning than extrospection:
  • extrospection: examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection.
  • reflexion: a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
Other hypernyms of extrospection include contemplation, musing, reflection, rumination, thoughtfulness.
extrospection (noun) reflexion (noun)
examination or observation of what is outside oneself, as opposed to introspection. the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)
the ability to reflect beams or rays
a likeness in which left and right are reversed
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
a remark expressing careful consideration
expression without words
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
Difference between extrospection and reflexion

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