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reflective ending

[/rɪˈflɛktɪv ˈɛndɪŋ/]
nounpl: reflective endings
terminação reflexiva
1. A grammatical ending or suffix that indicates a reflexive verb form, where the subject performs an action on itself
In Spanish, the reflective ending '-se' in 'lavarse' (to wash oneself) shows that the action is reflexive.
Em espanhol, a terminação reflexiva '-se' em 'lavarse' (lavar-se) indica que a ação é reflexiva.
2. A linguistic feature that modifies a verb to show self-directed action or introspective thought
The reflective ending in the Portuguese verb 'vestir-se' (to dress oneself) changes the meaning from transitive to reflexive.
A terminação reflexiva no verbo português 'vestir-se' (vestir-se a si mesmo) altera o significado de transitivo para reflexivo.
Synonyms
reflexive suffixreflexive markerreflexive affix

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
terminação reflexiva
Standard term used in Brazilian Portuguese grammar instruction
Portugal
terminação reflexiva
Standard term used in European Portuguese grammar instruction
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