Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or expressing a feeling or attitude of reference to oneself or one’s own action, state, or condition

“The reflexive nature of the poem made it stand out from other works in the collection.”

2. noun

a reflex or automatic response to a stimulus

“The reflexive action of the animal helped it to escape the predator.”

3. noun

a pronoun or verb form that refers back to the subject of the sentence, especially in a reflexive or reciprocal action

“The reflexive pronoun ‘herself’ emphasized the subject’s self-awareness.”

4. verb

to reflect or express a feeling or attitude of reference to oneself or one’s own action, state, or condition

“The artist reflexively included a self-portrait in her latest work.”