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instinctive reflex vs nictitation

nictitation vs instinctive reflex

instinctive reflex and nictitation both are nouns.

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

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