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Detailed Synonyms for reflex in English

reflex:

reflex [the ~] noun

  1. the reflex
    the reflex
  2. the reflex
    – an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus 1
    the reflex; the reflex action; the reflex response; the instinctive reflex; the inborn reflex; the unconditioned reflex; the physiological reaction; the innate reflex
    – an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus 1

reflex adj

  1. reflex
    – without volition or conscious control 1
    reflexive; automatic; reflex
    – without volition or conscious control 1
    • reflexive adj
      • sneezing is reflexive1
    • automatic adj
      • the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light1
    • reflex adj
      • a reflex knee jerk1

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Related Definitions for "reflex":

  1. without volition or conscious control1
    • a reflex knee jerk1
  2. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus1

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