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nictitation vs reflex

reflex vs nictitation

nictitation and reflex both are nouns.

nictitation is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

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