reflex — an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈriːfleks/
Korean meaning: 자극에 대한 무의식적인 반응, 반사작용
Korean pronunciation: **리**플렉스
Example Sentences
- My cat's reflex is so fast that it can catch a laser pointer dot that doesn't even exist.
- The doctor tested my reflexes by hitting my knee with a small hammer.
- His reflex was to check his phone every five seconds, even during the wedding ceremony.
reflex
NOUN//ˈriːfleks//
an action that is performed as a response to a stimulus and without conscious thought
A reflex action causes a person's hand to jerk away from hot stovetop instantly
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The reflex's flex and checks perplex the mind — faster than thought, the body's response is already done
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Origin
From Latin 'reflexus', the past participle of 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back' or 'to turn back'. The term was adopted into English in the 17th century and later applied to involuntary physical responses.
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“My cat's reflex is so fast that it can catch a laser pointer dot that doesn't even exist.”
“The doctor tested my reflexes by hitting my knee with a small hammer.”
“His reflex was to check his phone every five seconds, even during the wedding ceremony.”
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