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Nictitation

Definition of Nictitation

  • 1. A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly Noun

Synonyms for word "nictitation"

  • blink
  • blinking
  • eye blink
  • nictation
  • wink
  • winking

Semanticaly linked words with "nictitation"

  • inborn reflex
  • innate reflex
  • instinctive reflex
  • physiological reaction
  • reflex
  • reflex action
  • reflex response
  • unconditioned reflex
  • palpebration

Hyponims for word "nictitation"

  • inborn reflex
  • innate reflex
  • instinctive reflex
  • physiological reaction
  • reflex
  • reflex action
  • reflex response
  • unconditioned reflex

Lexical Analysis for "nictitation"

  1. nictitate
    Verb
    derivation
    1
    1. briefly shut the eyes
Words Rhyme with nictitation
  • abarticulation
  • abbreviation
  • abdication
  • abduction
  • aberration
  • abjection
  • abjuration
  • ablactation
  • ablation
  • ablution
  • abnegation
  • abolition
  • abomination
  • abortion
  • abreaction
  • abrogation
Etymology for nictitation
  • etymologically related nictitate
  • etymologically related nictitating membrane
  • is derived from nictitations
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