reflexive
2 synonyms and 2 antonyms for reflexive, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Describes a verb or pronoun whose object is the same as its subject.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Synonyms by Meaning
2. adj
Happening automatically and without thinking, as a quick reaction.
Opposites
Etymology
Comes from Medieval Latin reflexīvus, from Latin reflexus, matching reflex + -ive in its surface form.
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