reflex
/ˈriːfleks/noun
उच्चारण रीफ़्लेक्स
प्रतिवर्त; त्वरित प्रतिक्रिया
Core word
noun
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[C]
an action or a movement of your body that happens naturally in response to something and that you cannot control; (reflexes) the ability to react quickly
प्रतिवर्त; त्वरित प्रतिक्रिया
- quick reflexes
- The doctor tapped her knee gently to test her reflexes.
- Blinking is a natural reflex.
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- The goalkeeper's lightning reflexes saved the match.
- Doctors checked the baby's reflexes.
- Driving at night tests your reflexes.
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General knowledge
Science: reflex actions (like pulling your hand from a hot object) are controlled by the spinal cord.
विज्ञान में प्रतिवर्ती क्रियाएँ (जैसे गर्म वस्तु से हाथ हटाना) मेरुरज्जु द्वारा नियंत्रित होती हैं।