REFLEXIVE
/ɹəˈflɛksɪv/
22
Scrabble
24
WWF
R(1) E(1) F(4) L(1) E(1) X(8) I(1) V(4) E(1)
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Definition
/ɹəˈflɛksɪv/
adjective
- That reflects, or redirects back to the source.“Mirrors are reflective.”
- Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.“He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year.”
- That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
noun
- (grammar) A reflexive pronoun.
- (grammar) A reflexive verb.
adjective
- (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
- 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.”
Source: Wiktionary
Hooks
Back hooks: REFLEXIVE-S
