NICTITATION Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word nictitation. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word nictitation. (close relations)

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Definition of NICTITATION

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	blink				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly verb • briefly shut the eyes • keep back by blinking • gleam or glow intermittently
	wink				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) • closing one eye quickly as a signal • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly verb • signal by winking • gleam or glow intermittently • briefly shut the eyes • keep back by blinking
	blinking				verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
	noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly adjective satellite • closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly • informal intensifiers
	nictation				nounn
	noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
	winking				verb, adverb, noun, adjectivev, adv, n, adj
	noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly adjective satellite • closing the eyes intermittently and rapidly
	eye blink				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly

Best Hypernyms For NICTITATION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for nictitation, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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