The meaning of REFLEXIVE is directed or turned back on itself; also : overtly and usually ironically reflecting conventions of genre or form. How to use reflexive in a sentence.

Reflexive definition: (of a verb) taking a subject and object with identical referents, as shave in I shave myself.. See examples of REFLEXIVE used in a sentence.

reflexive adjective (MOVEMENT) done because of a physical reaction that you cannot control:

8 hours ago · reflexive (not comparable) (grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject. (mathematics) Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S …

Define reflexive. reflexive synonyms, reflexive pronunciation, reflexive translation, English dictionary definition of reflexive. adj. 1. Directed back on itself.

Something that's done automatically, without thought, is reflexive. Things that refer to themselves can also be called reflexive, especially certain parts of grammar, as in this sentence: "I took extra time to …

automatic, habitual, unthinking, etc. a smile that seemed merely reflexive, not heartfelt

In grammar, a reflexive verb is, loosely, a verb whose direct object is the same as its subject, for example, "I wash myself". More generally, a reflexive verb has the same semantic agent and patient …

There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word reflexive, five of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

REFLEXIVE meaning: 1 : showing that the action in a sentence or clause happens to the person or thing that does the action; 2 : happening or done without thinking as a reaction to something