Antonyms for re flex

Grammar : Adj, noun

Spell : adjective, noun ree-fleks; verb ri-fleks

Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun ˈri flɛks; verb rɪˈflɛks

Definition of re flex

Origin : c.1500, "reflection of light," from verb reflex meaning "refract, deflect" (late 14c.), from Late Latin reflexus "a bending back," noun use of past participle of reflectere (see reflection). Meaning "involuntary nerve stimulation" first recorded 1877, from reflex action (1833).

As in involuntary : adj automatic; not done willingly
As in automatic : adj done by habit
As in unconscious : adj ignorant; automatic
As in visceral : adj instinctive
As in reflex : adj mechanical
As in knee-jerk : adj automatic
As in reaction : noun response
As in gut reaction : noun immediate response
As in spontaneous reaction : noun unthought-out response
As in knee jerk : noun involuntary kick or reaction
As in materialization : noun effect
As in resultant : noun effect
As in sequent : noun effect
As in effect : noun result
As in feeling : noun sensation, especially of touch

Synonyms for re flex

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