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Blinking can be a reflex.
What does Reflex mean?
A reflex is a fast automatic response.
Dictionary definition
A quick, automatic body response.
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Reflex in a sentence
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The doctor checked the patient's knee reflex.
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A reflex happens quickly because the body responds before careful thought.
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What does reflex mean?
Reflex means a fast automatic response.
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Which word is closest in meaning to reflex?
Automatic Response is close to reflex in this main meaning.
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Choose the best word to complete the sentence: Blinking can be a ____.
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Reflex
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MeaningReflex means A reflex is a fast automatic response.
ExampleExample: Blinking can be a reflex.
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- Syllables
- ree · fleks
- Strongest beat
- ree
- Ending
- fleks
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ree.
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Synonyms
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automatic responseUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
reactionUse when this word fits the same meaning in context.
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planned actionUse as a meaningful contrast in this word's main sense.
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Word family
Reflex word family
Base word
reflex
noun
reflexes
More than one automatic response.
adjective
reflexive
Automatic or referring back.
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