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reflex vs goosebump

goosebump vs reflex

reflex and goosebump both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but goosebump is not an adjective.

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

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