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reflex vs gag reflex

gag reflex vs reflex

reflex and gag reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but gag reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
gag reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, gag reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, gag reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • gag reflex: normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
reflex (noun) gag reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus normal reflex consisting of retching; may be produced by touching the soft palate in the back of the mouth
reflex (adjective) gag reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and gag reflex

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