refl

Adjective

reflexive (not comparable)

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

   Antonyms:

   contemplative, considered

5. Producing or provoking a reciprocal response.
   • 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...2025 April 24, Christina Harward, Daria Novikov, Anna Harvey, Grace Mappes, George Barros, Nate Trotter, William Runkel, “Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 24, 2025”, in Ukraine Project...
6. Synonym of reflective.

   Synonyms:

   reflective

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