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reflexivity

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛksɪvɪti]

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Learn how to use reflexivity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “relationship”

(noun) the idea that something relates back to itself. It's like looking in a mirror and seeing yourself. In a relationship or a situation, reflexivity means that one thing can affect or reflect on itself.

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In a reflexive relationship, if one person changes, the other may also change because they are connected.

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The situation was not reflexive; changing one factor didn't influence the other at all.

Example

Can we consider this friendship to be reflexive, where both friends influence each other?

Context: “mathematics”

(noun) a property of certain mathematical relations where an element is related to itself. For example, in a group of people, each person is a friend to themselves, which shows reflexivity.

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In this set, every number is reflexive, as each number equals itself.

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This relationship is not reflexive because one number does not equal itself.

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Is it true that all elements in this set demonstrate reflexivity?

Context: “philosophy”

(noun) the concept that people can think about their own thoughts or actions. It's like being aware of what you're doing and how it's affecting you.

Example

By practicing reflexivity, the student was able to understand the reasons behind their choices.

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The lack of reflexivity in their thinking led to repeated mistakes without understanding them.

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How does reflexivity help you learn from your own experiences?

How to pronounce reflexivity

Pronunciation: [rɪˈflɛksɪvɪti]

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