Reflexive

Origin

From Medieval Latin reflexivus, from Latin reflexus.

Full definition of reflexive

Adjective

1. (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
2. (set theory) 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.
3. Of or resulting from a reflex.The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
4. (figurative) Producing immediate response, spontaneous.a reflexive dislike

Derived terms

• reflexive verb
• reflexive pronoun

Related terms

• symmetric
• transitive
• irreflexive

Noun

1. A reflexive pronoun.----