reflexive
/ɹɪˈflɛksɪv/ adjective C2- 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).
- Of or resulting from a reflex. · The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
- Producing immediate response, spontaneous. · a reflexive dislike
- Producing or provoking a reciprocal response.
- Synonym of reflective.
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