noun Download 🔗Share An automatic response to a simple stimulus which does not require mental processing. Examples : "The doctor tested my knee reflex by tapping it with a small hammer, causing my leg to kick out without me thinking about it. " physiology medicine biology body sensation Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The descendant of an earlier language element, such as a word or phoneme, in a daughter language. Examples : "The word "mother" in Spanish is a reflex of the Latin word "mater." " language linguistics phonetics Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The descendant of anything from an earlier time, such as a cultural myth. Examples : "The tradition of giving engagement rings is a reflex of ancient customs involving property and dowries. " mythology culture history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Reflection or an image produced by reflection. The light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade. Examples : "The polished surface of the desk reflected the sunlight as a bright reflex. " physics art appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To bend, turn back or reflect. Examples : "The student reflexed his gaze back to the teacher, confused by the question. " physics science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To respond to a stimulus. Examples : "The student reflexively raised their hand when the teacher asked a question. " physiology biology medicine action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Bent, turned back or reflected. Examples : "The reflex angle of the roof allowed more sunlight into the attic. " physics science Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Produced automatically by a stimulus. Examples : "The student's quick, reflex response to the question surprised the teacher. " physiology medicine biology anatomy Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share (of an angle) Having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees. Examples : "The obtuse angle formed by the hands of the clock at 2:30 pm is a reflex angle. " math Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Illuminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture. Examples : "The painting's highlights were reflexed, illuminated by light reflecting off the figure's arm. " art appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading