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Synonyms for Reflexive & Similar Words

Definition of reflexive

adjective
  1. without volition or conscious control; "the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"; "a reflex knee jerk"; "sneezing is reflexive"
  2. referring back to itself
noun
  1. a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent

4 synonyms found

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  • "acostarse reflexive"
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What are synonyms for reflexive?
Synonyms for reflexive include: automatic, backward, involuntary, reflex.
How many synonyms does reflexive have?
Reflexive has 4 synonyms.

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