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blinking vs reflex action

reflex action vs blinking

blinking and reflex action both are nouns.

blinking is an adjective but reflex action is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
blinking Yes Yes No No
reflex action Yes No No No
As nouns, reflex action is a hypernym of blinking; that is, reflex action is a word with a broader meaning than blinking:
  • blinking: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
blinking (noun) reflex action (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
blinking (adjective) reflex action (adjective)
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
informal intensifiers
Difference between blinking and reflex action

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