Definition of reflex

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Reflex (n.) Reflection; the light reflected from an illuminated surface to one in shade.

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Insoul :: Insoul (v. t.) To set a soul in; reflexively, to fix one's strongest affections on..
Oneself :: Oneself (pron.) A reflexive form of the indefinite pronoun one. Commonly writen as two words, one's self..
Reflexly :: Reflexly (adv.) In a reflex manner; reflectively.
Inhibition :: Inhibition (n.) A stopping or checking of an already present action; a restraining of the function of an organ, or an agent, as a digestive fluid or ferment, etc.; as, the inhibition of the respiratory center by the pneumogastric nerve; the inhibition of reflexes, etc..
Reflexity :: Reflexity (n.) The state or condition of being reflected.
Hydrophobia :: Hydrophobia (n.) The disease caused by a bite form, or inoculation with the saliva of, a rabid creature, of which the chief symptoms are, a sense of dryness and construction in the throat, causing difficulty in deglutition, and a marked heightening of reflex excitability, producing convulsions whenever the patient attempts to swallow, or is disturbed in any way, as by the sight or sound of water; rabies; canine madness..
Backlash :: Backlash (n.) The distance through which one part of connected machinery, as a wheel, piston, or screw, can be moved without moving the connected parts, resulting from looseness in fitting or from wear; also, the jarring or reflex motion caused in badly fitting machinery by irregularities in velocity or a reverse of motion..
Shelter :: Shelter (v. t.) To betake to cover, or to a safe place; -- used reflexively..
Recollect :: Recollect (v. t.) Reflexively, to compose one's self; to recover self-command; as, to recollect one's self after a burst of anger; -- sometimes, formerly, in the perfect participle..
Reflexed :: Reflexed (a.) Bent backward or outward.
Reflex :: Reflex (v. t.) To bend back; to turn back.
Resign :: Resign (v. t.) To sign back; to return by a formal act; to yield to another; to surrender; -- said especially of office or emolument. Hence, to give up; to yield; to submit; -- said of the wishes or will, or of something valued; -- also often used reflexively..
Shift :: Shift (v. t.) To change the clothing of; -- used reflexively.
Demean :: Demean (v. t.) To debase; to lower; to degrade; -- followed by the reflexive pronoun.
Bestow :: Bestow (v. t.) To demean; to conduct; to behave; -- followed by a reflexive pronoun.
Couch :: Couch (v. t.) To arrange or dispose as in a bed; -- sometimes followed by the reflexive pronoun.
Stalk :: Stalk (v. i.) To walk slowly and cautiously; to walk in a stealthy, noiseless manner; -- sometimes used with a reflexive pronoun..
Reflexibility :: Reflexibility (n.) The quality or capability of being reflexible; as, the reflexibility of the rays of light..
Betake :: Betake (v. t.) To have recourse to; to apply; to resort; to go; -- with a reflexive pronoun.
Ingratiate :: Ingratiate (v. t.) To introduce or commend to the favor of another; to bring into favor; to insinuate; -- used reflexively, and followed by with before the person whose favor is sought..
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