reflexive statement

noun

A statement which refers to itself.

“Reflexive statements like "this sentence is false" present interesting problems in the study of logic.”

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Meanings

nounreflexive statement (plural reflexive statements)

plural reflexive statements

  1. A statement which refers to itself.

    Reflexive statements like "this sentence is false" present interesting problems in the study of logic.

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