REFLEX
(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)
There are 8 meanings of the word
Reflex.
Definitions
How to pronounce reflex:
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Reflex - as a noun
An automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
- inborn reflex
- innate reflex
- instinctive reflex
- physiological reaction
- reflex action
- reflex response
- unconditioned reflex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
- accommodation reflex
- babinski
- babinski reflex
- babinski sign
- belch
- belching
- burp
- burping
- eructation
- blink
- blinking
- eye blink
- nictation
- nictitation
- wink
- winking
- blush
- flush
- disgorgement
- emesis
- puking
- regurgitation
- vomiting
- defecation reflex
- rectal reflex
- oscitance
- oscitancy
- yawn
- yawning
- electric shock
- electrical shock
- shock
- breaking wind
- farting
- flatus
- wind
- gulp
- gulping
- knee-jerk reflex
- knee jerk
- patellar reflex
- light reflex
- miosis
- myosis
- pupillary reflex
- mydriasis
- micturition reflex
- gag reflex
- pharyngeal reflex
- goose bump
- goose pimple
- goose skin
- goosebump
- gooseflesh
- horripilation
- pilomotor reflex
- plantar reflex
- rooting reflex
- jump
- start
- startle
- myotactic reflex
- stretch reflex
- suckling reflex
- shake
- shiver
- tremble
- sneeze
- sneezing
- sternutation
- hiccough
- hiccup
- singultus
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Reflex - as an adjective satellite
Reflex - as a verb
To bend, turn back or reflect.
To respond to a stimulus.
Reflex - as an adjective
Bent, turned back or reflected.
Produced automatically by a stimulus.
(of an angle) having greater than 180 degrees but less than 360 degrees.
Illuminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture.
Example Sentences
"My reflex was to duck when I saw something flying towards my head."
"She had a natural reflex to flinch whenever someone raised their hand."
"He couldn't control his reflex to roll his eyes whenever his boss made a ridiculous comment."
"The reflex to blink helps protect our eyes from potential damage or irritants."
"I have a reflex to tense up my muscles when I hear loud noises."
Word Game Points
Is REFLEX a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, reflex is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
REFLEX has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.
Is REFLEX a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, reflex is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordREFLEX has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is REFLEX a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, reflex is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordREFLEX has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
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