Reflexively: meaning, definitions and examples
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reflexively
[ rɪˈflɛksɪvli ]
used in psychology
In a reflexive manner, relating to or denoting a process by which an individual is considered to be aware of, and able to control, their own thoughts and actions.
Examples of usage
- He was asked to think reflexively about his behavior.
- She analyzed her own thoughts reflexively.
- The therapist encouraged him to engage in reflexive thinking.
used in linguistics
In a reflexive manner, relating to or denoting a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the clause in which it is used.
Examples of usage
- In the sentence 'He hurt himself', 'himself' is a reflexively used pronoun.
- The reflexively used pronoun 'myself' indicates that the action is performed by the subject on the subject.
Translations
Translations of the word "reflexively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reflexivamente
🇮🇳 प्रतिवर्तक रूप से
🇩🇪 reflexiv
🇮🇩 secara refleksif
🇺🇦 рефлексивно
🇵🇱 refleksywnie
🇯🇵 反射的に (はんしゃてきに)
🇫🇷 réflexivement
🇪🇸 reflexivamente
🇹🇷 refleksif olarak
🇰🇷 반사적으로 (반사적으로)
🇸🇦 بانعكاسية
🇨🇿 reflexivně
🇸🇰 reflexívne
🇨🇳 反射性地 (fǎnshèxìng de)
🇸🇮 refleksivno
🇮🇸 með viðbragði
🇰🇿 рефлексивті
🇬🇪 რეფლექსიურად
🇦🇿 refleksiv olaraq
🇲🇽 reflexivamente
Etymology
The word 'reflexively' originates from the term 'reflexive', which comes from the Latin word 'reflectere', meaning 'to bend back'. The concept of reflexivity has been explored in various fields such as psychology, linguistics, and philosophy. It refers to the idea of self-awareness, self-reference, or self-reflection. The term has evolved over time to be used in different contexts, highlighting the importance of introspection and self-examination.