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nictation vs reflex

reflex vs nictation

nictation and reflex both are nouns.

nictation is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nictation Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of nictation; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than nictation:
  • nictation: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Other hypernyms of nictation include inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex.
nictation (noun) reflex (noun)
a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
nictation (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
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