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goose bump vs reflex

reflex vs goose bump

goose bump and reflex both are nouns.

goose bump is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
goose bump Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of goose bump; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than goose bump:
  • goose bump: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
goose bump (noun) reflex (noun)
reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
goose bump (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between goose bump and reflex

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