1. An automatic or instinctive response to a stimulus, occurring without conscious thought or deliberation
The doctor tested the patient's reflexive response by tapping the knee.
O médico testou a resposta reflexiva do paciente batendo no joelho.
2. A response characterized by self-reflection or introspection; thoughtful consideration of one's own thoughts or actions
Her reflexive response to criticism was to examine her own behavior first.
A resposta reflexiva dela à crítica foi examinar seu próprio comportamento primeiro.
3. In linguistics, a response involving reflexive pronouns or constructions
The student gave a reflexive response using the appropriate pronoun.
O aluno deu uma resposta reflexiva usando o pronome apropriado.