01 Word definition

reflex

6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants

Is REFLEX a word?

Yes. REFLEX is a 6-letter noun. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.

Correct spelling

How do you spell REFLEX?

R-E-F-L-E-X

REFLEX contains 6 letters, begins with R, and ends with X.

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Meaning and definition

1noun

  1. an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus

2adjective

  1. without volition or conscious control

    the automatic shrinking of the pupils of the eye in strong light
Synonyms
reflex responsereflex actioninstinctive reflexinnate reflexinborn reflexunconditioned reflexautomaticreflexive
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗
Scrabble score16points
Words With Friends17points
Word length6letters

02 Letter breakdown

How is REFLEX spelled?

R1E2F3L4E5X6
Starts withREFFirst 3 letters
Ends withLEXLast 3 letters
Unique letters5Repeats E
Vowel balance2 / 4Vowels / consonants

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About REFLEX.

How do you spell REFLEX?

REFLEX is spelled R-E-F-L-E-X. It contains 6 letters.