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physiological reaction vs hiccup

hiccup vs physiological reaction

physiological reaction and hiccup both are nouns.

physiological reaction is not a verb while hiccup is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
physiological reaction Yes No No No
hiccup Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hiccup is a hyponym of physiological reaction; that is, hiccup is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than physiological reaction:
  • physiological reaction: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • hiccup: (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
physiological reaction (noun) hiccup (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
physiological reaction (verb) hiccup (verb)
breathe spasmodically, and make a sound
Difference between physiological reaction and hiccup

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