Antonyms for re flexer


Grammar : Adj
Spell : adjective, noun ree-fleks; verb ri-fleks
Phonetic Transcription : adjective, noun ˈri flɛks; verb rɪˈflɛks


Definition of re flexer

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

Synonyms for re flexer

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