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reflex response vs nictitation

nictitation vs reflex response

reflex response and nictitation both are nouns.

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

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