Synonyms for reflexive
- adjective
Most common
automatic reflex involuntary reflective reciprocal unthinking
Definitions
- adj. 1
Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
Related words
- Word family
- reflexiveness reflexivity
- Phrases
- reflexive pronoun
Example sentences
- automatic Most workers get an automatic pay raise every year.
- reflex Thank you very much. Thank you for activating my gag reflex.
- involuntary Hiccups are involuntary contraction of the diaphragm.
- reflective Wear your reflective tape so you can be seen.
- reciprocal The ministers will pay reciprocal visits early next year.
- unthinking Unthinking respect for authority is the greatest enemy of truth.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| reflexive | rising | |
| automatic | falling | |
| reflex | falling | |
| involuntary | steady | |
| reflective | rising | |
| reciprocal | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- reflex2
- 9 letters
- automatic4
- 10 letters
- reflective3, reciprocal4, unthinking3
- 11 letters
- involuntary5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (reflex2 = 2 syllables).
In other languages
- Français
- réflexe