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Vocabulary Entry
reflex
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A reflex is an automatic response to a stimulus.
Example Sentences
"The doctor tested my knee reflex by tapping it with a hammer."
"His reflexes were quick, allowing him to dodge the ball easily."
"The reflex action prevented him from touching the hot stove."
V
verb
To reflex means to return or reflect an image or thought.
Example Sentences
"The mirror reflexes the light beautifully."
"Her writing reflexes her deep understanding of the subject."
"The lake reflexes the colors of the sunset perfectly."
A
adjective
Relating to or denoting a response that is involuntary or automatic.
Example Sentences
"The reflex action occurs without any conscious thought."
"He took a reflexive step back when he heard the loud noise."
"Her reflexive response to danger saved her life."