reflex Synonyms & Antonyms
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Common synonyms for reflex are re-entrant.
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Reflex as a Noun
An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing.
The descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language.
The ancestor word corresponding to a descendant.
The descendant of anything from an earlier time, such as a cultural myth.
A reflection or an image produced by a reflection; the light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.
A reflex camera uses a mirror to reflect the image onto a ground-glass viewfinder.
Reflection or an image produced by reflection. The light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.
Reflex as an Adjective
Bent, turned back or reflected.
Produced automatically by a stimulus.
Having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.
Illuminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture.
(of an angle) Having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.
Synonyms & similar words
Reflex as a Verb
To bend back or turn back over itself.
To reflect (light, sight, etc.).
To reflect or mirror (an object), to show the image of.
To cast (beams of light) on something.
To respond to a stimulus.
To bend, turn back or reflect.
Reflex in a Sentence
A reflex camera uses a mirror to reflect the image onto a ground-glass viewfinder.
Word Forms & Grammar
reflex (plural reflexes)
reflex (comparative more reflex, superlative most reflex)
reflex (third-person singular simple present reflexes, present participle reflexing, simple past and past participle reflexed)
Words That Rhyme With Reflex
Origin of Reflex
From Late Latin reflexus, past participle of reflectere (“to bend back”), equivalent to re- + flex. Photography sense is from noun sense meaning “reflection”. Compare English reflect.
Word Facts for Reflex
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹiːflɛks/ |
| Meaning | An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing |
| Synonyms | re-entrant |
| Plural | reflexes |
| Comparative / superlative | more reflex, most reflex |
| Verb forms | reflexes, reflexing, reflexed |
Questions People Ask About Reflex
Is reflex a noun or an adjective?
Reflex is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of reflex?
The plural of reflex is reflexes.
What is the past tense of reflex?
The past tense of reflex is reflexed. The present participle is reflexing.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of reflex?
The comparative form is more reflex and the superlative form is most reflex.