reflexion vs flare

flare vs reflexion

reflexion and flare both are nouns.

reflexion is not a verb while flare is a verb.

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

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

reflexion: the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface
flare: an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)

Other hyponyms of reflexion include interreflection, virtual image, zodiacal light.

reflexion (noun)	flare (noun)
the image of something as reflected by a mirror (or other reflective material)	(baseball) a fly ball hit a short distance into the outfield
the ability to reflect beams or rays	a short forward pass to a back who is running toward the sidelines
a likeness in which left and right are reversed	a device that produces a bright light for warning or illumination or identification
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration	a burst of light used to communicate or illuminate
a remark expressing careful consideration	a sudden outburst of emotion
expression without words	a sudden eruption of intense high-energy radiation from the sun's surface; associated with sunspots and radio interference
the phenomenon of a propagating wave (light or sound) being thrown back from a surface	an unwanted reflection in an optical system (or the fogging of an image that is caused by such a reflection)
	a sudden burst of flame
	a shape that spreads outward
	reddening of the skin spreading outward from a focus of infection or irritation
	a sudden recurrence or worsening of symptoms

reflexion (verb)	flare (verb)
	become flared and widen, usually at one end
	erupt or intensify suddenly
	burn brightly
	shine with a sudden light

Difference between reflexion and flare

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