reflexartig
Translation
reflexive, instinctive, knee-jerk, automatic
Examples
Seine Reaktion war reflexartig.
His reaction was reflexive.
Er zuckte reflexartig zusammen.
He flinched reflexively.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) is reflexive sth. is reflexive His reaction was reflexive.
reflexively ((do sth.)) to do sth. reflexively He reflexively closed his eyes.
Similar Words
Synonyms: automatisch (automatic), unwillkürlich (involuntary), instinktiv (instinctive)
Etymology
Composed of 'Reflex' (reflex) and the suffix '-artig' (-like, -esque). It literally means 'reflex-like'.
Memory Tips
Picture a doctor tapping your knee, causing a 'reflexartig' kick. It's an action done without thinking.