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reflexively

UK
/rɪˈflɛksɪvli/
US
/rɪˈflɛksɪvli/

Translations

reflexivelyadverb
UK
/rɪˈflɛksɪvli/
US
/rɪˈflɛksɪvli/
machinalementSans réflexion consciente, par automatisme.
He reflexively reached out to catch the falling glass.
Il a machinalement tendu la main pour rattraper le verre qui tombait.
instinctivementSans y penser, sous l'effet d'un réflexe ou d'un instinct.
He reflexively stepped back when he heard the loud noise.
Il a instinctivement reculé en entendant le bruit fort.
Additional translations
réflexivementEmploi grammatical ou linguistique : en renvoyant au sujet.
Synonyms
habitually
unconsciously
automatically
instinctively
involuntarily

Definitions

reflexivelyadverb
In a manner that is automatic or without conscious thought.
He reflexively reached out to catch the falling glass.
In a way that refers back to the subject of the clause.
The verb 'enjoy' can be used reflexively, as in 'She enjoys herself at the party.'
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