reflexiveness

/rɪˈflɛksɪvnəs/
noun
  1. The quality of being able to think about or reflect on one's own thoughts, feelings, or actions.
    • The therapist encouraged reflexiveness as a way to improve emotional health.
    • In philosophy class, they discussed the reflexiveness of human consciousness.
    • Her reflexiveness helped her understand why she reacted so strongly to criticism.
  2. In grammar, the property of a verb or pronoun that refers back to the subject of the sentence.
    • Students often confuse reflexiveness with emphasis when using words like 'himself.'
    • The teacher explained the reflexiveness of verbs in Spanish, such as 'lavarse.'
    • The reflexiveness of the pronoun 'myself' is clear in the sentence 'I hurt myself.'
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