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reflex vs regurgitation

regurgitation vs reflex

reflex and regurgitation both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but regurgitation is not an adjective.

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

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