reflexivity
nounUK /ˌriːflɛkˈsɪvɪti/
US /ˌriːflɛkˈsɪvəti/
Reflexivity is when something turns back to think about or point to itself.
The mirror's reflexivity let the robot see its own face.
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2. In math, a relation where every thing is related to itself.
Equality is reflexive because every number equals itself.
3. In social science, when researchers think about how their own views affect their study.
The scientist used reflexivity to check her own biases.
4. In grammar, a verb or pronoun that points back to the subject.
'Herself' in 'she saw herself' shows reflexivity.