(of a relation) failing to hold between each member of its domain and itself
'… is distinct from …' is irreflexive
Compare reflexive (sense 4), nonreflexive
irreflexive in American English
(ˌirɪˈfleksɪv)
adjective
not reflexive
Derived forms
irreflexivenessirreflexivity
noun
Word origin
[1885–90; ir-2 + reflexive]This word is first recorded in the period 1885–90. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: reactor, retread, sensitization, upsweep, zoom