According to the data in this problem, can we affirm that reflection or refraction is going to occur?
Source: tatoeba (1265463)
Refraction
/ɹəˈfɹækʃən/
Synonyms for "refraction" (32 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (7)
Noun(2 words)
bending of lightdeflection
Strong matches (9)
Noun(1 words)
Related words (16)
Noun(10 words)
light bendingoptical bendingray bendingrefractingrefraction experimentrefractivitysound refractionwater refractionwave bendingwave refraction
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: atmospheric attenuation, bending of light, blind spot, blind spots, clutter.
- Sentence evidence is available for refraction, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from moby, opengloss, derived_reverse, wordnet, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "refraction".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "refraction"
Keep "refraction" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "refraction" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "refraction", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "refraction" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
7 entriesMore specific
6 entriesair water refractionlens refractionocean refractionprism refractionseismic refractionsound refraction
Collocations
5 entriesangle of refractionindex of refractionlaw of refractionrefraction experimentrefraction pattern
Inflections
1 entriesDerivations
5 entriesSample sentences
3 total sentences available.
The old corpuscular theory of light, which now seems so childishly incomplete to us, was adequate, none the less, for satisfactorily explaining the phenomena of reflection and refraction, and the finest telescopes have been built with its help.
Source: tatoeba (11570860)
Finally it must be added, that if the ophthalmoscopic estimation of refraction is to be exact, mydriasis by atropine is required, when, as is known, even emmetropic eyes may show a slight degree of hypermetropia.
Source: tatoeba (11608530)
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "refraction"?
Closest matches include atmospheric attenuation, bending of light, blind spot, blind spots, clutter.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "refraction"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.