reflexive
See also: réflexive
English
Etymology
From Medieval Latin reflexīvus, from Latin reflexus.
Adjective
reflexive (not comparable)
- (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
- (set theory) Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).
- "Equals" is a reflexive relation.
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- Of or resulting from a reflex.
- The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
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- (figuratively) Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
- a reflexive dislike
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- Synonym of reflective
Antonyms
Derived terms
Related terms
- (set theory): symmetric
- (set theory): transitive
- irreflexive
Translations
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resulting from a reflex
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Noun
reflexive (plural reflexives)
- (grammar) A reflexive pronoun.
- (grammar) A reflexive verb.
Translations
reflexive pronoun — see reflexive pronoun
reflexive verb — see reflexive verb
See also
- (verb): active, passive, neuter, transitive, intransitive
Further reading
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German
Adjective
reflexive
- inflected form of reflexiv
Latin
Adjective
reflexive
- vocative masculine singular of reflexivus
Adverb
reflexive (not comparable)
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