Reflex

RE’FLEX, a. [L. reflexus.]

1. Directed back; as a reflex act of the soul, the turning of the intellectual eye inward upon its own actions.

2. Designating the parts of a painting illuminated by light reflected from another part of the same picture.

3. In botany, bent back; reflected.

REFLEX’, n. Reflection. [Not used.]

REFLEX’, v.t.

1. To reflect.

2. To bend back; to turn back. [Little used.]