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Word entry · 9 letters

reflexive

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"Self-directed"

9 letters · collected on this word page

9 lettersPronunciation /ɹɪˈflɛksɪv/Part of speech adjective, nounSorted eeefilrvxStarts with REnds with E1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. referring back to itself

Word origin

From Medieval Latin reflexīvus, from Latin reflexus, equivalent to reflex + -ive.

Used in a sentence

  • "Equals" is a reflexive relation, as it holds for all possible x; "not less" is non-reflexive because it is true only for some x and y, "unequal" is irreflexive, as it never holds between x and itself.
  • The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
  • a reflexive dislike

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