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reflex vs suckling reflex

suckling reflex vs reflex

reflex and suckling reflex both are nouns.

reflex is an adjective but suckling reflex is not an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex Yes Yes No No
suckling reflex Yes No No No
As nouns, suckling reflex is a hyponym of reflex; that is, suckling reflex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex:
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • suckling reflex: reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk
reflex (noun) suckling reflex (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus reflex behavior in newborn mammals; includes finding and grasping the nipple in the mouth and sucking on it and swallowing the milk
reflex (adjective) suckling reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
Difference between reflex and suckling reflex

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