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blink vs palpebration

palpebration vs blink

blink and palpebration both are nouns.

blink is a verb but palpebration is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blink Yes No Yes No
palpebration Yes No No No
As nouns, palpebration is a hyponym of blink; that is, palpebration is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than blink:
  • blink: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  • palpebration: repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent)
blink (noun) palpebration (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent)
blink (verb) palpebration (verb)
briefly shut the eyes
keep back by blinking
gleam or glow intermittently
Difference between blink and palpebration

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