myEtymology.com: English etymology of reflect

Etymology of the English word reflect

the English word reflect

derived from the Latin word reflecto (to turn back)

derived from the Old French word reflecter

derived from the Latin word reflectere (bend back; turn back; turn round)

using the Latin prefix re-

derived from the Latin word flectere (bend, curve, bow)

derived from the French word reflect

derived from the Latin word reflectere (bend back; turn back; turn round)

using the Latin prefix re-

derived from the Latin word flectere (bend, curve, bow)

The earliest known usage of reflect in English dates from the 15th century.

Word found in Modern English