adj
reflexive
Reflexive (adj) means referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
adj
1
Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
2
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).
3
Of or resulting from a reflex.
4
Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin reflexīvus, from Latin reflexus, equivalent to reflex + -ive.
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What is the meaning of reflexive?
"reflexive" (adj) means referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
What are the different meanings of reflexive?
"reflexive" has 3 main meanings: 1. Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject; 2. 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); 3. Of or resulting from a reflex.