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Reflexive vs Relational - What's the difference?

reflexive | relational |

As adjectives the difference between reflexive and relational

is that reflexive is while relational is relating to relations.

reflexive

English

(Reflexive verb)

Adjective

(-)
  • (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).
    • "Equals" is a reflexive relation.
  • Of or resulting from a reflex.
    • The electric shock elicited an automatic and reflexive response from him.
  • (figurative) Producing immediate response, spontaneous.
    • a reflexive dislike

    Antonyms

    * non-reflexive, nonreflexive

    Derived terms

    * reflexive verb * reflexive pronoun

    Related terms

    * symmetric * transitive * irreflexive

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A reflexive pronoun.
    • ----

    relational

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Relating to relations.
  • (computing) A database technology using tables and the principles set forth by Dr. Edgar F. Codd. (Contrary to popular notion, "relation" in this context refers to tables, and not linkages.)