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innate reflex vs nictitation

nictitation vs innate reflex

innate reflex and nictitation both are nouns.

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

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