Reflexive

Pronunciation: /rəˈflɛksɪv/

Reflexive (adjective)

  1. Describing an action done by someone to themselves.
  2. Describing a response that happens without thinking, like a reflex.

Examples

  • She has a reflexive habit of checking her phone.
  • He made a reflexive decision without consulting anyone.

Common collocations: reflexive habit, reflexive decision, reflexive action, reflexive response

Synonyms of Reflexive

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Reflexive

  • Describing verbs or pronouns that do not reflect back to the subject.