adjective · rare

reflexive

зворотний

рефлексивный, возвратный

reflexiv, rückbezüglich

Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subjectReferring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.

/ɹɪˈflɛksɪv/

» Conjugating reflexive verbs is a real mind-boggler.

Meaning

6 senses

(not comparable)Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
rückbezüglich, reflexiv
возвра́тныйvozvrátnyj, рефлекси́вныйrefleksívnyj
зворо́тнийzvorótnyj
referring back to itself
(not comparable)Of a relation R on a set S, such that xRx for all members x of S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).
reflexiv
рефлекси́вныйrefleksívnyj
(not comparable)Of or resulting from a reflex.
The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
(figuratively, not comparable)Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
a reflexive dislike
(not comparable)Producing or provoking a reciprocal response.
(not comparable)Synonym of reflective.

4 sentences

Conjugating reflexive verbs is a real mind-boggler.
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The lesson on reflexive verbs is always difficult for the students.
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Many languages have developed reflexive pronouns, by means of which many ambiguities are obviated.
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The relationship "A loves B" is not reflexive, transitive, or symmetric.
deDie Relation „A liebt B“ ist weder reflexiv noch transitiv noch symmetrisch.
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