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reflexively

/rɪˈflɛk.sɪv.li/
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Adjective:reflexive
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• adverb

1

In an automatic, involuntary, or unthinking manner, as a direct response to a stimulus.

Example

"She reflexively pulled her hand back the moment her fingers brushed the hot stove."

2

In a way that relates to or indicates that the subject of a verb is also its object, or in a way that examines one's own assumptions and actions.

Example

"In French, many verbs of daily routine are used reflexively with a corresponding pronoun."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'reflexively' (acting automatically or involuntarily, or referring back to the subject) with 'reflectively' (in a deeply thoughtful or contemplative manner).

• Nearby Words

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Reflexively. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/reflexively
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