# reflection vs reflector

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### reflection
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈflɛkʃən/ · frequency rank #5,447*
The act of reflecting or the state of being reflected.

### reflector
*noun · IPA /ɹɪˈflɛktə(ɹ)/ · frequency rank #29,058*
Something which reflects heat, light or sound, especially something having a reflecting surface.

## Source
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