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reflex vs reflexive

reflexive vs reflex

reflex and reflexive both are nouns.

reflex and reflexive both are adjectives.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
reflexive Yes Yes No No
As adjectives, reflex and reflexive are synonyms defined as:
  • reflex and reflexive: without volition or conscious control
Other synonyms of reflex include automatic.
reflex (noun) reflexive (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent
reflex (adjective) reflexive (adjective)
without volition or conscious control referring back to itself
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and reflexive

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