Reflexive vs Nonreflexive - What's the difference?
reflexive | nonreflexive |
(grammar) Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject.
(set theory) Of a relation R'' on a set ''S'', such that ''xRx'' for all members ''x'' of ''S (that is, the relation holds between any element of the set and itself).
Of or resulting from a reflex.
(figurative) Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
As adjectives the difference between reflexive and nonreflexive
is that reflexive is while nonreflexive is not reflexive.reflexive
English
(Reflexive verb)Adjective
(-)- "Equals" is a reflexive relation.
- The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
- a reflexive dislike
