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reflex vs goose bump

goose bump vs reflex

reflex and goose bump both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but goose bump is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
goose bump Yes No No No
As nouns, goose bump is a hyponym of reflex; that is, goose bump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • goose bump: reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
reflex (noun) goose bump (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex erection of hairs of the skin in response to cold or emotional stress or skin irritation
reflex (adjective) goose bump (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and goose bump

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