reflex

ˈrɛflɛks
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Translation of reflex from English into German,

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Noun

1.

quick reaction

ability to react quickly when needed
  • His reflexes saved him from the accident.Seine Reflexe retteten ihn vor dem Unfall.
2.

biology

TECH.
automatic response to a simple stimulus
TECH.
  • The doctor tested my knee reflex.Der Arzt testete meinen Knie-Reflex.
3.

linguistics

TECH.
descendant of an earlier language element
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  • The word is a reflex of Latin origin.Das Wort ist ein Reflex lateinischen Ursprungs.

Adjective

1.

automatic

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produced automatically by a stimulus
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  • The reflex action of blinking protects the eyes.Die reflexartige Reaktion des Blinzelns schützt die Augen.
2.

medical

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bent or turned back
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zurückgebogen gebogen
  • The reflex branches of the tree created a natural arch.Die zurückgebogenen Äste des Baumes bildeten einen natürlichen Bogen.
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Expressions with reflex: examples in English and translations in German

Würgereiz
Brechreiz
The smell of the spoiled food triggered his gag reflex.
natürliche Reaktion
Blinking when something approaches your eyes is an instinctive reflex.
Reflex
Pawlowsche Reaktion
His knee-jerk reflex was to deny the accusation.
Schreckreflex
Her startle reflex caused her to jump at the sudden movement.
Reflexreaktion
Reflexantwort
The doctor tested the patient's reflex response with a hammer.
Greifreflex
The doctor tested the baby's grasp reflex.

Synonyms and analogies of reflex in English

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.

Translations of "reflex" in Context ordered by category and frequency

derReflexnm.

Gagging in response to strong flavors is a natural reflex for many.

Würgen als Reaktion auf starke Geschmäcker ist für viele ein natürlicher Reflex.

Reflex-adj./n.

Radicular pain, weakness, and reflex or sphincter abnormalities are uncommon.

Radikuläre Schmerzen, Schwäche und Reflex- oder Schließmuskelanomalien sind selten.

dieReflexverarbeitungnf.

You can configure two types of reflex processing for each analyte.

Sie können für jeden Analyt zwei Arten von Reflexverarbeitung konfigurieren.

reflexartigadj.

The waving seems to be almost reflex.

Das Abwinken scheint fast reflexartig zu sein.

reflektorischadj.

If it gets too much, the eyes are closed by reflex.

Wird es zu viel, kommt es reflektorisch zum Lidschluss der Augen.

automatischadj.

It's an automatic reflex when I'm being warned off.

Das passiert bei mir ganz automatisch, wenn ich gewarnt werden soll.

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reflex: Examples and translations in context

During the check-up, the physician tested my reflexes with a reflex hammer.

Während der Untersuchung testete der Arzt meine Reflexe mit einem Reflexhammer.

A reflex hammer can quickly indicate any issues with motor pathways and reflexes.

Ein Reflexhammer kann schnell auf Probleme mit motorischen Bahnen und Reflexen hinweisen.

The grasp reflex is one of a baby's earliest reflexes.

Einer der ersten Reflexe, die Babys ausführen ist das Greifen.

The athlete's instinctive reflex improved his performance in critical moments.

Der instinktive Reflex des Athleten verbesserte seine Leistung in kritischen Momenten.

Like the reflex of pulling your hand from a flame.

So wie man aus Reflex die Hand aus dem Feuer zieht.

Movement is not motor skills or reflex, it is sheer will.

Bewegung ist nicht Motorik oder Reflex, sie ist schierer Wille.

I think it should be a healthy reflex for everybody.

Ich denke, das sollte ein gesunder Reflex bei jedem sein.

The reflex and amylase caused by chewing are also missing.

Auch fehlt der Reflex und die Amylase durch das Kauen.

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