reflex
Reflex (noun) means an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought. Example: “The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes.”
How to Use Reflex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn automatic bodily reaction you don't consciously control, like blinking or flinching.
Word Forms
more reflex comparative, reflexed past tense, reflexes plural, reflexes singular, most reflex superlative
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The doctor tapped his knee to test his _____.
Etymology
From Late Latin reflexus ("a bending back"), from reflectere ("to bend back").
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What does “reflex” mean?
The word “reflex” means an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought. In plain terms, an automatic bodily reaction you don't consciously control, like blinking or flinching.
How do you pronounce “reflex”?
“Reflex” is pronounced REEF-lehks (/ˈɹiːflɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “reflex” in a sentence?
Here is “reflex” used in a sentence: “The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflexes.”
What part of speech is “reflex”?
Depending on how it is used, “reflex” can be a noun and an adjective.
Where does the word “reflex” come from?
The word “reflex” comes from Late Latin. From Late Latin reflexus ("a bending back"), from reflectere ("to bend back").
Is “reflex” a common word?
“Reflex” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “reflex” have?
“Reflex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an automatic, involuntary response to a stimulus, happening without conscious thought.
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