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Reflectively vs Reflexively - What's the difference?

reflectively | reflexively |

As adverbs the difference between reflectively and reflexively

is that reflectively is in a reflective manner while reflexively is in a reflexive manner.

reflectively

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a reflective manner.
  • * 1912 , Stratemeyer Syndicate, Baseball Joe on the School Nine , chapter 1:
    • "I should say yes," agreed George. "And talk about speed!" he added. "Wow! One ball he threw soaked me in the ear. I can feel it yet!" and he rubbed the side of his head reflectively .

    reflexively

    English

    Adverb

  • In a reflexive manner.
  • By reflex, automatically, without conscious thought.
    • Reflexively he opened his mouth to breathe, forgetting he was under water.