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Definition of reflex - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
quick reactionability to react quickly when needed
- His reflexes saved him from the accident.
2.
biologyTECH. automatic response to a simple stimulusTECH.
- The doctor tested my knee reflex.
3.
linguisticsTECH. descendant of an earlier language elementTECH.
- The word is a reflex of Latin origin.
Adjective
1.
automaticTECH. produced automatically by a stimulusTECH.
- The reflex action of blinking protects the eyes.
2.
medicalTECH. bent or turned backTECH.
- The reflex branches of the tree created a natural arch.
3.
mathematicsTECH. having greater than 180 degreesTECH.
- A reflex angle is more than 180 degrees.
4.
paintingTECH. illuminated by reflected lightTECH.
- The reflex colors in the painting added depth.
Expressions with reflex
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strong aversion or reaction to something unpleasant
The smell of the spoiled food triggered his gag reflex.
natural reaction without conscious thought
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.
automatic unthinking response to a situation
His knee-jerk reflex was to deny the accusation.
quick physical reaction to surprise or fear
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
automatic reaction to a stimulus without conscious thought
The doctor tested the patient's reflex response with a hammer.
involuntary hand closing when palm is touched
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The doctor tested the patient's innate reflex with a light tap.
automatic response to a stimulus
The doctor tested my reflex action with a hammer.
angle greater than 180 degrees but less than 360
The reflex angle in the diagram measures 210 degrees.
involuntary oral drawing action triggered by touch, enabling milk intake
The pediatrician checked the newborn's suckling reflex during the examination.
learned response to a specific stimulus through conditioning
Pavlov's dogs salivated at a bell, showing a conditioned reflex..
learned response triggered by a specific stimulus
The dog salivated as an acquired reflex to the bell.
reflex movement where toes fan out when sole is stimulated
The doctor checked the Babinski reflex in the newborn..
learned response triggered by a specific stimulus
The dog salivated as a conditional reflex to the bell.
physiological response to immersion in water
The diving reflex slows the heart rate when submerged.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The baby's inborn reflex helped it grasp the finger.
reflexive response of the pupil to changes in light intensity
The doctor checked her light reflex by shining a flashlight into her eyes..
neural pathway mediating a reflex action
The doctor tested the reflex arc with a hammer.
tool used by doctors to test reflexes
The doctor used a reflex hammer to check my knee reflexes.
camera with a single lens and reflex system
I bought a new single-lens reflex for my photography class.
automatic muscle contraction when a tendon is stretched
The doctor tested the patient's stretch reflex with a hammer.
automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
The knee-jerk is an unconditioned reflex.
adjustment of the eye to see clearly
The accommodation reflex helps us see near objects.
automatic closing of eyelids when something approaches
The closure reflex protected his eyes from the flying debris.
Origin of reflex
Latin, reflectere (to bend back)
Terms with reflex included in their meaning
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reflex
without conscious thought or effort
eye reflex
act of closing and opening eyes rapidly
medical
experience the vomiting reflex
medical
causing or connected with sudden reflex that expels air through the nose
body reflex
make a movement in the throat when nervous
physical reaction
reflex response to electric current through the body
photography
camera without a mirror reflex system, often with interchangeable lenses
body reflex
suddenly force air out through nose, often with droplets
biology
reflex closing and opening of the eyes
biology
involuntary throat reflex to expel something
infant behavior
the reflex a baby makes when seeking milk
acr: single-lens reflex
camera with one lens for viewing and taking photos
reflex
involuntary response to sudden unexpected stimuli
psychology
learning by pairing a neutral thing with something that causes a reflex
reflex
involuntary twitch with a sudden feeling of falling when falling asleep
infant reflex
reflex in infants where the tongue pushes out food
innate reflex
not established by conditioning or learning
breastfeeding
reflex that releases milk in breastfeeding
neurological reflex
reflex where toes fan out when foot is stroked
acr: conditioned reflex
automatic response learned by repeated association
acr: Digital Single-Lens Reflex
camera with a mirror system
medical
person with a strong gag reflex
medical
not causing a gag reflex
eye reflex
reflex closing and opening of the eyes
Examples of reflex in a sentence
The athlete's reflexes were tested during the competition. A reflex saved him from dropping the glass. The baby's reflex was to grasp my finger. This term is a reflex from Old English. Linguists study the reflexes of ancient languages. The reflex response was triggered by the sudden noise.
His reflex reaction saved him from the falling object. The reflex leaves curled under the weight of the rain. Reflex petals gave the flower a unique appearance. The reflex angle in the diagram confused the students. Architects often work with reflex angles in complex designs. The artist used reflex tones to enhance the scene. Reflex highlights gave the artwork a unique glow.
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- French:réflexe, automatique, ...
- German:Reflexe, reflexartig, ...
- Italian:riflesso, automatico, ...
- Spanish:reflejo, automático, ...
- Portuguese:reflexo, automático, ...
- Chinese:反应能力, 反射的, ...
- Japanese:反射神経, 反射的な, ...
- Arabic:رَدّ فِعْل, اِنْعِكَاسِي, ...
- Hebrew:רֶפְלֶקְס, רֶפְלֶקְסִי, ...
- Russian:рефлексы, рефлекторный, ...
- Ukrainian:рефлекс, рефлекторний, ...
- Hindi:प्रतिवर्त, स्वचालित, ...
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