reflexive

Meanings

• Adjective, Noun, Pronoun

  Relating to or affecting the subject of an action or sentence, rather than the object; returning or bending back on itself; having the same form or relationship in both directions.

  - "The reflexive pronoun refers back to the subject of the sentence."
  - "She washed herself in the bath."
  - "The mirror reflects my image."
  - "He acted in a reflexive manner."
  - "The reflex arc is a neural pathway that allows for quick responses to stimuli."

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Antonyms

irreflexive , non-reflexive , nonreflexive

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with reflexive
flexive , complexive , perplexive

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Variants

List of all variants of reflexive that leads to same result
reflexive , reflexively , reflexiveness , reflexivenesses , reflexivities , reflexivity , reflexives , reflexive pronoun , reflexive pronouns , self-reflexive , self-reflexively , self-reflexiveness , self-reflexivenesses , self-reflexivities , self-reflexivity

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From the Latin 'reflexus', meaning 'bent or folded back'.

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Trivia

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1. The reflexive pronoun is often the same as the personal pronoun in English.

2. Reflexive verbs can be transitive or intransitive.

3. Reflexive verbs often indicate an action that is done for one's own benefit or with self-awareness.

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Related Concepts

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1. Reflex action: A quick, automatic response to a stimulus, often involving reflexive muscles and nerves.

2. Reflex arc: The neural pathway that allows for reflex actions.

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Culture

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In literature, reflexive pronouns are often used to emphasize the subject of a sentence and create a sense of introspection or self-awareness. In art, reflexive imagery can be used to explore themes of self-reflection and identity.

How to Memorize "reflexive"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a mirror reflecting your image back to you.
   - Visualize a bended or folded back shape.
   - Think of a subject that acts upon itself.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'reflexive' with the word 'reflection'.
   - Link it to the idea of self-awareness or self-reflection.
   - Think of the reflex arc and its role in quick responses.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember 'myself' as the form of the reflexive pronoun.
   - Use the acronym 'Reverse Effects' to remember the meaning of 'reflexive'.

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