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/ɹɪˈflɛksɪv/ · adjective
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject..
"Equals" is a reflexive relation, as it holds for all possible x; "not less" is non-reflexive because it is true only for some x and y, "unequal" is irreflexive, as it never holds between x and itself.
The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
a reflexive dislike
Shoigu's thinly veiled nuclear threats against NATO are part of the Kremlin's broader reflexive control campaign to influence Western decision-making in Russia's favor and against Western states' own interests. Shoigu's nuclear threats are attempts to push European states to self-deter and reduce their buildups of their defenses – leaving NATO's eastern border largely undefended. These reflexive control efforts are in line with Russian President Vladimir Putin's 2021 demand before launching his full-scale invasion of Ukraine that NATO not deploy any military forces to states that became NATO members after 1997, including Poland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and Poland.
Use reflexive when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Reflexive means (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject..
Common synonyms include reflective, involuntary, reflex, automatic.
Possible antonyms include irreflexive, non-reflexive, nonreflexive, contemplative.
"Equals" is a reflexive relation, as it holds for all possible x; "not less" is non-reflexive because it is true only for some x and y, "unequal" is irreflexive, as it never holds between x and itself.
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