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inborn reflex vs nictitation

nictitation vs inborn reflex

inborn reflex and nictitation both are nouns.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inborn reflex Yes No No No
nictitation Yes No No No
As nouns, nictitation is a hyponym of inborn reflex; that is, nictitation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inborn reflex:
  • inborn reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • nictitation: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
inborn reflex (noun) nictitation (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Difference between inborn reflex and nictitation

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