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reflex action vs nictitation

nictitation vs reflex action

reflex action and nictitation both are nouns.

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

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