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reflex vs emesis

emesis vs reflex

reflex and emesis both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but emesis is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
emesis Yes No No No
As nouns, emesis is a hyponym of reflex; that is, emesis is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • emesis: the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
reflex (noun) emesis (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus the reflex act of ejecting the contents of the stomach through the mouth
reflex (adjective) emesis (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and emesis

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