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reflex action vs blinking

blinking vs reflex action

reflex action and blinking both are nouns.

reflex action is not an adjective while blinking is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reflex action Yes No No No
blinking Yes Yes No No
As nouns, blinking is a hyponym of reflex action; that is, blinking is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reflex action:
  • reflex action: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • blinking: a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
reflex action (noun) blinking (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
reflex action (adjective) blinking (adjective)
closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
informal intensifiers
Difference between reflex action and blinking

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