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Reflex.
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Reflex - as a noun
An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHypernyms (Closely Related)
reaction10response10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
accommodation reflexbabinskibabinski reflexbabinski sign
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Reflex - as an adjective satellite
Without volition or conscious control
Example: "The automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
automatic13reflexive22Reflex - as a verb
To bend, turn back or reflect.
To respond to a stimulus.
Reflex - as an adjective
Bent, turned back or reflected.
Produced automatically by a stimulus.
(of an angle) having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.
Illuminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture.
Example Sentences
"My reflex was to duck when I saw something flying towards my head."
"She had a natural reflex to flinch whenever someone raised their hand."
"He couldn't control his reflex to roll his eyes whenever his boss made a ridiculous comment."
"The reflex to blink helps protect our eyes from potential damage or irritants."
"I have a reflex to tense up my muscles when I hear loud noises."
Word Game Points
Is REFLEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reflex is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFLEX has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is REFLEX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reflex is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFLEX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is REFLEX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reflex is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFLEX has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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