nictation
nictation · nictations
An act or instance of winking or blinkingAn act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink.
/nɪˈkteɪʃən/
Meaning
1 senses(countable, uncountable)An act or instance of winking or blinking; a wink, a blink.
More definitions
- a reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Origin
From nictate.From nictate.
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Forms
plural: nictations| Singular | nictation |
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Synonyms
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2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable