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horripilation vs reflex action

reflex action vs horripilation

horripilation and reflex action both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
horripilation Yes No No No
reflex action Yes No No No
As nouns, reflex action is a hypernym of horripilation; that is, reflex action 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 action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
horripilation (noun) reflex action (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
Difference between horripilation and reflex action

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