Definitions
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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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Self-directed”9 letters
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