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reflex vs electric shock

electric shock vs reflex

reflex and electric shock both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but electric shock is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
electric shock Yes No No No
As nouns, electric shock is a hyponym of reflex; that is, electric shock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • electric shock: a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
reflex (noun) electric shock (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture
trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness
reflex (adjective) electric shock (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and electric shock

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