reflex (B2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈriːfleks/
Definition
An involuntary and nearly instantaneous movement or response to a specific stimulus.
Examples
Catching a falling glass before it hits the floor is a testament to his lightning-fast reflexes.
The baby's grasping reflex causes it to hold tightly onto anything placed in its palm.
Blinking when an object suddenly moves toward your face is a protective reflex.
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