Synonyms
1. arc-boutant
noun. a buttress that stands apart from the main structure and connected to it by an arch.
Synonyms
- flying buttress
- buttress
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Example sentences of the word reflex-arc
1. Noun Phrase
Like the SNS, the ANS has its own kind of reflex arc.
2. Noun Phrase
In a somatic reflex arc, the motor information passes unimpeded from the spinal cord to the target muscle.
2. reflex
noun. ['ˈriːflɛks'] an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus.
Synonyms
- farting
- sneeze
- plantar reflex
- sneezing
- reaction
- start
- nictation
- reflex action
- light reflex
- electric shock
- micturition reflex
- shake
- puking
- mydriasis
- sternutation
- pupillary reflex
- inborn reflex
- physiological reaction
- disgorgement
- reflex response
- startle
- belching
- suckling reflex
- patellar reflex
- electrical shock
- goose bump
- eructation
- hiccup
- shock
- goose pimple
- blinking
- wink
- flush
- jump
- unconditioned reflex
- belch
- eye blink
- tremble
- myosis
- rectal reflex
- nictitation
- breaking wind
- regurgitation
- oscitance
- instinctive reflex
- gag reflex
- goose skin
- rooting reflex
- horripilation
- yawn
- vomit
- goosebump
- accommodation reflex
- blush
- gooseflesh
- myotactic reflex
- knee-jerk reflex
- Babinski reflex
- vomiting
- innate reflex
- hiccough
- yawning
- defecation reflex
- stretch reflex
- Babinski sign
- oscitancy
- knee jerk
- gulping
- emesis
- pilomotor reflex
- flatus
- wind
- shiver
- miosis
- gulp
- Babinski
- singultus
- fart
- winking
- pharyngeal reflex
- response
- burping
- burp
Antonyms
- ending
- middle
- death
- arrive
Etymology
- reflexus (Latin)
3. reflex
adjective. ['ˈriːflɛks'] without volition or conscious control.
Synonyms
- involuntary
- automatic
Antonyms
- inhale
- deactivation
- finish
Etymology
- reflexus (Latin)
4. arc
noun. ['ˈɑːrk'] electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field.
Synonyms
- corposant
- Saint Ulmo's fire
- Saint Ulmo's light
- St. Elmo's fire
- discharge
- corona discharge
- electric glow
- spark
- electric discharge
- electrical conduction
- Saint Elmo's light
- flashover
- electric arc
- corona
- brush discharge
Antonyms
- convict
- invest
- mobilize
- hold
Etymology
- arcus (Latin)
5. arc
noun. ['ˈɑːrk'] a continuous portion of a circle.
Synonyms
- curved shape
- circle
- curve
- sector
Antonyms
- enlist
- fill
- charge
- absorb
Etymology
- arcus (Latin)
6. arc
noun. ['ˈɑːrk'] something curved in shape.
Synonyms
- curve
- bow
- rainbow
Antonyms
- stay in place
- curliness
- straightness
- unbend
Etymology
- arcus (Latin)
7. arc
verb. ['ˈɑːrk'] form an arch or curve.
Synonyms
- flex
- curve
- arch
- camber
Antonyms
- stand still
- expand
- stretch
- extension
Etymology
- arcus (Latin)