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relection

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re·​lec·​tion | \ rə̇ˈlekshən \
plural -s

Definition of relection

1 obsolete : rereading
2 obsolete : a revised reading : emendation

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History and Etymology for relection

Late Latin relection-, relectio, from Latin relectus (past participle of relegere to read again, from re- + legere to gather, select, read) + -ion-, -io -ion

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“Relection.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/relection. Accessed 29 Jun. 2022.

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