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reflexive

/ɹɪˈflɛksɪv/

Meaning 1

a verb or pronoun that refers back to the subject

“The student identified the pronoun as a reflexive.”
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Illustration of reflexive: a verb or pronoun that refers back to the subject

Meaning 2

Acting in response to a stimulus automatically.

“The cat’s reflexive jump surprised everyone watching.”
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Illustration of reflexive: Acting in response to a stimulus automatically.