irreflection

noun

ir·​reflection

variants or less commonly irreflexion

¦i,

¦ir,

¦iə+

: lack of mental consideration (as of a project or course of action)

Word History

Etymology

French irréflexion, from in- in- entry 1 + réflexion

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