denoting a pronoun that refers back to the subject of the clause in which it is used, e.g. myself, themselves

(of a relation) always holding between a term and itself

(of a method or theory in the social sciences) taking account of itself or of the effect of the personality or presence of the researcher on what is being investigated

(of an action) performed as a reflex, without conscious thought

at concerts like this one standing ovations have become reflexive

a reflexive word or form, especially a pronoun