Automatic and Reflexive

Automatic

Automatic adjective - Without volition or conscious control.
Usage example: the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light

Reflexive is a synonym for automatic in instinctive topic. In some cases you can use "Reflexive" instead an adjective "Automatic".

Reflexive

Reflexive adjective - Without volition or conscious control.
Usage example: sneezing is reflexive
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Synonyms for Reflexive

Automatic is a synonym for reflexive. You can use "Automatic" instead an adjective "Reflexive".

Nearby Words: reflex, reflexion
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