Meaning & use
reflex
An automatic, involuntary reaction of the body to a particular stimulus.
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The doctor tapped his knee to test his reflex during the checkup.
Good reflexes helped the goalkeeper block the sudden shot on goal.
A note on using this word
A reflex happens without conscious thought, unlike a deliberate reaction, which involves some decision-making.
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