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Is the word yours a reflexive noun?

No, "yours" is not a reflexive noun. Here's why:

* Reflexive Pronouns: These pronouns refer back to the subject of a sentence. They end in "-self" or "-selves." Examples include myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves.

* Possessive Pronouns: "Yours" is a possessive pronoun. It indicates possession or ownership. Other possessive pronouns include mine, his, hers, ours, theirs.

Example:

* Reflexive: "He hurt himself." (The pronoun "himself" refers back to the subject "he.")

* Possessive: "This book is yours." ("Yours" indicates that the book belongs to someone.)

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