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horripilation vs reflex

reflex vs horripilation

horripilation and reflex both are nouns.

horripilation is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horripilation Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of horripilation; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than horripilation:
  • horripilation: 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
horripilation (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
horripilation (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between horripilation and reflex

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