Reflexive

/ɹəˈflɛksɪv/

Scrabble:22 ptsWWF:24 pts9 letters
Definition of Reflexive

adjective

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

    "Mirrors are reflective."

  2. Pondering, especially thinking back on the past.

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

  3. That reveals or shows; revealing; indicative of.
  4. Involving reflection.
  5. (grammar) Reciprocal.

adjective

  1. (grammar) 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."

  3. Of or resulting from a reflex.

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

  4. Producing immediate response, spontaneous.

    "a reflexive dislike"

Anagrams of Reflexive

No exact anagrams found for "reflexive". This word has a unique letter combination.

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Synonyms & Antonyms

Word Validity & Sources

SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024

Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.

About the Word "Reflexive"

Reflexive is a 9-letter word that scores 22 points in Scrabble and 24 points in Words With Friends.

Using "Reflexive" in Word Games

When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "reflexive" is a high-scoring word. It contains the letter X, which is worth 8 points.