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oscitancy vs reflex

reflex vs oscitancy

oscitancy and reflex both are nouns.

oscitancy is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
oscitancy Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of oscitancy; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than oscitancy:
  • oscitancy: an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
oscitancy (noun) reflex (noun)
an involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning
oscitancy (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between oscitancy and reflex

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