reflexive
See also: réflexive
reflexive - English
Adjective
reflexive (not comparable)
- (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
- (mathematics) 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.
- Of or resulting from a reflex.
- The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
- (figurative) Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
- a reflexive dislike
- Synonym of reflective
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Related terms
- (set theory): symmetric
- (set theory): transitive
- irreflexive
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Noun
reflexive (plural reflexives)
- (grammar) A reflexive pronoun.
- (grammar) A reflexive verb.
Translations
reflexive - German
Adjective
reflexive
- inflection of reflexiv:
- strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
- strong nominative/accusative plural
- weak nominative all-gender singular
- weak accusative feminine/neuter singular
reflexive - Latin
Adverb
reflexīvē (not comparable)
Adjective
reflexīve
- vocative masculine singular of reflexīvus