1. the quality or state of being reflexive; self-reference or self-awareness
Usage: academic; philosophy; sociology
2. instances of reflexive properties or relationships in mathematics or logic
Usage: mathematics; logic

Examples

• The philosopher examined the reflexivities inherent in human consciousness.
• Social scientists study the reflexivities between researchers and their subjects.
• The mathematician proved several reflexivities in the given set of relations.
• These reflexivities demonstrate how the system refers back to itself.
• The study explored the reflexivities of modern media and audience interaction.