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self-reflexive

/ˌself.rɪˈfleks.ɪv/

/ˌsɛlf.rɪˈflɛks.ɪv/

Translations

self-reflexiveadjective

/ˌself.rɪˈfleks.ɪv/

/ˌsɛlf.rɪˈflɛks.ɪv/

Usually used in academic, philosophical, linguistic, and literary contexts; describes something that refers to itself or reflects on its own nature.

autoréflexifSe dit d’un texte, d’un discours ou d’une œuvre qui se prend lui-même pour objet de réflexion.

The essay is self-reflexive, constantly commenting on its own argument.

L’essai est autoréflexif, commentant sans cesse son propre argument.

Additional translations

autoréflexifEmployé au sens de conscient de ses propres pensées, actes ou position; surtout en contexte analytique ou philosophique.

Synonyms

self-reflexiveadjective

Referring to or directed toward itself; self-referential.

The essay is self-reflexive, constantly commenting on its own argument.

Showing awareness of one's own thoughts, actions, or role in a situation.

Her self-reflexive writing reveals a careful awareness of her own biases.