reflexive
US /rəˈflɛksɪv/
adjective Advanced · C1 Đời sống hằng ngày
Definition
denoting a pronoun that refers back to the subject (grammar); performed as a reflex
Tested in TOEIC Part 5 pronoun questions (himself, themselves).
Examples
The word "himself" in this sentence is a reflexive pronoun.
Word Family
NounNoun
reflexive gốc
reflexivity
reflexiveness
VerbVerb
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AdjectiveAdj
reflexive gốc
AdverbAdv
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Synonyms
- automaticdone or occurring as a matter of routine or habit
- involuntarydone without will or conscious control
Collocations
- Easy reflexive pronoun usagegrammatical application of pronouns that refer back to the subject
- Medium exhibit a reflexive defensive responsedisplaying an automatic, unthinking reaction to protect oneself
- Hard scrutinize automatic reflexive biasesexamining instinctive subconscious prejudices with critical rigor
- Very Hard foster a deeply reflexive institutional culturenurturing an organizational habit of self-critical reflection
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.