Etymology

reflexive

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Today it means: Referring back to the subject, or having an object equal to the subject. Full definition →

Medieval Latin reflexīvus ← Latin reflexus
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  1. Latin · derived fromreflexus
  2. Medieval Latin · borrowed fromreflexīvus
  3. English todayreflexive

From Medieval Latin reflexīvus, from Latin reflexus, equivalent to reflex + -ive.

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