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REFLEXIVE

(noun, adj.sat, adj.)

Definitions

There are 12 meanings of the word Reflexive.

Reflexive - as a noun

A personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
reflexive pronoun

Reflexive - as an adjective satellite

Without volition or conscious control

Example: "The automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automaticreflex

Referring back to itself

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
self-referent

Reflexive - as an adjective

That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

Example: "Mirrors are reflective."

Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.

Example: "He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year."

That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.

Involving reflection.

(grammar) reciprocal.

(grammar) referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.

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).

Example: ""equals" is a reflexive relation."

Of or resulting from a reflex.

Example: "The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him."

Producing immediate response, spontaneous.

Example: "A reflexive dislike"

Example Sentences

"She caught a reflexive glimpse of herself in the mirror."
"He always gave reflexive answers without thinking."
"The reflexive movement of her hand made the vase fall off the table."
"I found her reflexive comments offensive."
"The reflexive nature of cats allows them to always land on their feet."
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Word Game Points

Is REFLEXIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reflexive is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

REFLEXIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 22.

Is REFLEXIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reflexive is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
REFLEXIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 24.

Is REFLEXIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reflexive is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
REFLEXIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.

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