|
|
re·flex
 reflex
- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun, transitive verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| pronunciation: |
ri
fleks
|
| definition 1: |
denoting or pertaining to an involuntary physiological response or reaction to a stimulus.
- similar words:
- involuntary
|
| definition 2: |
thrown, turned, or reflected back.
|
| definition 3: |
reactive or responsive.
|
| related words: |
automatic |
|
|
| part of speech: |
noun |
| pronunciation: |
ri
fleks
|
| definition 1: |
an involuntary physiological response to a stimulus.
- similar words:
- mechanism
|
| definition 2: |
a habitual response.
His political views are merely reflexes.- similar words:
- mechanism
|
| definition 3: |
(pl.) ability to respond quickly.
a tennis player with good reflexes |
|
|
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| pronunciation: |
ri
fleks
|
| inflections: |
reflexed, reflexes, reflexing |
| definition: |
to bend, fold, or turn back.
|
|
|