reflexive
adjective
[ rɪˈflɛksɪv ]
• denoting a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the clause in which it is used, e.g. myself, themselves.
• (of a relation) always holding between a term and itself.
• (of a method or theory in the social sciences) taking account of itself or of the effect of the personality or presence of the researcher on what is being investigated.
• (of an action) performed as a reflex, without conscious thought.
• "at concerts like this one standing ovations have become reflexive"
reflexive
noun
• a reflexive word or form, especially a pronoun.
