non-reflexive
|non-re-flex-ive|
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/nɒn-rɪˈflɛksɪv/
not reflecting back
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-reflexive' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'reflexive', which comes from Latin 'reflexivus', meaning 'bending back'.
Historical Evolution
'reflexivus' transformed into the English word 'reflexive', and with the addition of 'non-', it became 'non-reflexive'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'reflexive' meant 'bending back', and 'non-reflexive' evolved to mean 'not bending back or not reflecting back on the subject'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not reflexive; not reflecting back on the subject.
In non-reflexive verbs, the action is not performed on the subject itself.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41