reflektoiva

Reflektoiva is an adjective used in linguistics and related fields to describe reflexivity, a relation in which an action or state involves the subject acting upon itself or referring back to the subject.

In grammar, reflexivity is typically shown with a reflexive element such as a reflexive pronoun that marks the object of the verb as the same entity as the subject. An example in English is “I wash myself,” where the subject I and the object myself are the same. Many languages use reflexive pronouns, clitics, or verbal suffixes to mark this relation. Reflexive verbs can be obligatory for certain verbs or optional for others, depending on the language and the intended meaning.

Reflexivity is distinct from reciprocity, where multiple subjects perform an action on one another, as in “they helped each other.” Some languages also encode reciprocal meanings with separate words or constructions, which may be distinguished from reflexive forms.

In addition to grammar, the term reflektoiva is used in broader contexts to describe processes of self-examination and critical reflection. In education, research, and professional practice, reflexive or reflective approaches encourage individuals to consider their own thinking, assumptions, and impact on outcomes.

See also: reflexive pronoun, reflexive verb, reciprocal, reflexive construction, reflective practice.