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unconditioned reflex vs startle

startle vs unconditioned reflex

unconditioned reflex and startle both are nouns.

unconditioned reflex is not a verb while startle is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
unconditioned reflex Yes No No No
startle Yes No Yes No
As nouns, startle is a hyponym of unconditioned reflex; that is, startle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than unconditioned reflex:
  • unconditioned reflex: an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  • startle: a sudden involuntary movement
unconditioned reflex (noun) startle (noun)
an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus a sudden involuntary movement
unconditioned reflex (verb) startle (verb)
to stimulate to action
move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm
Difference between unconditioned reflex and startle

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