reflexion vs act

act vs reflexion

reflexion and act both are nouns.

reflexion is not a verb while act is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
reflexion	Yes	No	No	No
act	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, act is a hyponym of reflexion; that is, act is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflexion:

reflexion: expression without words
act: a manifestation of insincerity

Other hyponyms of reflexion include lamentation, mourning, blowup, ebullition, effusion, gush, outburst.

reflexion (noun)	act (noun)
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)	something that people do or cause to happen
the ability to reflect beams or rays	a subdivision of a play or opera or ballet
a likeness in which left and right are reversed	a legal document codifying the result of deliberations of a committee or society or legislative body
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration	a short performance that is part of a longer program
a remark expressing careful consideration	a manifestation of insincerity
expression without words
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface

reflexion (verb)	act (verb)
	behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself
	pretend to have certain qualities or state of mind
	discharge one's duties
	play a role or part
	perform on a stage or theater
	behave unnaturally or affectedly
	perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
	have an effect or outcome; often the one desired or expected
	be suitable for theatrical performance

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