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singultus vs reflex

reflex vs singultus

singultus and reflex both are nouns.

singultus is not an adjective while reflex is an adjective.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
singultus Yes No No No
reflex Yes Yes No No
As nouns, reflex is a hypernym of singultus; that is, reflex is a word with a broader meaning than singultus:
  • singultus: (usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion
  • reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
Other hypernyms of singultus include inborn reflex, innate reflex, instinctive reflex, physiological reaction, reflex action, reflex response, unconditioned reflex, symptom.
singultus (noun) reflex (noun)
(usually plural) the state of having reflex spasms of the diaphragm accompanied by a rapid closure of the glottis producing an audible sound; sometimes a symptom of indigestion an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
singultus (adjective) reflex (adjective)
without volition or conscious control
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