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reflexive

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3 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
3syllables

reflexive

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reflexive is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, reflexive is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofreflexive

1adjective
  • That reflects, or redirects back to the source.

    Example: "Mirrors are reflective."

  • Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.

    Example: "He always becomes reflective in preparation for the new year."

  • That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
  • Involving reflection.
  • (grammar) Reciprocal.
1noun
  • (grammar) A reflexive pronoun.
  • (grammar) A reflexive verb.
1adjective
  • (grammar) 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).

    Example: ""Equals" is a reflexive relation."

  • Of or resulting from a reflex.

    Example: "The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him."

  • Producing immediate response, spontaneous.

    Example: "a reflexive dislike"

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