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reflex vs nictitation

nictitation vs reflex

reflex and nictitation both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but nictitation is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
nictitation Yes No No No
As nouns, nictitation is a hyponym of reflex; that is, nictitation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • nictitation: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
reflex (noun) nictitation (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
reflex (adjective) nictitation (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and nictitation

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