KNEE JERK Synonyms
There are 2 synonyms of the phrase
knee jerk.
(exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase knee jerk. (close relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the phrase knee jerk. (close relations)
Did you mean?
Definition of KNEE JERK
Definition of KNEE JERK
Best Alternative Words for KNEE JERK
Expand? | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
knee-jerk reflex | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon | ||||||||
patellar reflex | nounn | |||||||
noun • a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon |
Best Hypernyms For KNEE JERK
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
knee jerk, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
reflex
instinct
reaction
response
Phrases (7)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex