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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonyms:
blink; blinking; eye blink; nictation; nictitation; wink; winking
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("nictation" is a kind of...):
inborn reflex; innate reflex; instinctive reflex; physiological reaction; reflex; reflex action; reflex response; unconditioned reflex (an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "nictation"):
palpebration (repeated blinking or winking (especially if uncontrolled and persistent))
Derivation:
nictate (briefly shut the eyes)
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