reflexive

Letters that make reflexive

e, f, l, r, i, v, x are letters that make 'reflexive'

Words within reflexive

re, ref, XI, XIV, ex, iv, xi, xiv, flex, reflex, IV, FL, Re, LE are words within 'reflexive'


3 possible definitions for 'reflexive'

Reflexive as "referring back to itself"

Under this definition, reflexive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

self-referent has the same meaning as reflexive

reflexive as a category

'reflexive' can be a category of grammar.

Derivatives of reflexive

reflexivity, reflexiveness, reflexive, reflexive pronoun are derivatives of 'reflexive'.

Similar to reflexive

backward is similar to reflexive.


Reflexive as "a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent"

Under this definition, reflexive is a noun and has the following properties:

Synonyms

reflexive pronoun has the same meaning as reflexive

reflexive as a type

'reflexive' can be a type of personal pronoun.

Derivatives of reflexive

reflexive, self-referent are derivatives of 'reflexive'.


Reflexive as "without volition or conscious control"

Under this definition, reflexive is an adjective and has the following properties:

Synonyms

automatic, reflex(a) have the same meaning as 'reflexive'

reflexive as a category

'reflexive' can be a category of physiology.

Derivatives of reflexive

instinctive reflex, reflex, reflex response, reflex action, innate reflex, inborn reflex, unconditioned reflex, physiological reaction are derivatives of 'reflexive'.

Similar to reflexive

involuntary is similar to reflexive.

Example of reflexive used within this context

"the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light", "a reflex knee jerk", "sneezing is reflexive"



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