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1. reflexive
adjective. ['rəˈflɛksɪv'] referring back to itself.
Synonyms
Etymology
- reflexivus (Latin)
- reflexus (Latin)
Rhymes with Reflexive Pronoun
2. reflexive
adjective. ['rəˈflɛksɪv'] without volition or conscious control.
Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexivus (Latin)
- reflexus (Latin)
3. reflexive
noun. ['rəˈflɛksɪv'] a personal pronoun compounded with -self to show the agent's action affects the agent.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- reflexivus (Latin)
- reflexus (Latin)
4. pronoun
noun. ['ˈproʊnaʊn'] a function word that is used in place of a noun or noun phrase.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Sentences with reflexive-pronoun
1. Noun Phrase
Types of pronouns include personal pronouns (he), possessive pronouns (mine), demonstrative pronouns (this), indefinite pronouns (many) and reflexive pronouns (myself).
2. Noun Phrase
A reflexive pronoun can be used to intensify the noun it refers to; in this case it is called an intensive pronoun.