Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the word
Nictation.
Nictation - as a noun
A reflex that closes and opens the eyes rapidly
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blink11blinking15eye blinknictitation13wink11winking15Hypernyms (Closely Related)
inborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex16reflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflexHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"She gave a quick nictation before turning away."
"His nictation seemed involuntary, as if he couldn't control it."
"The old man's constant nictation made it hard to have a conversation with him."
"She greeted him with a nictation, a subtle sign of acknowledgment."
"A nictation is a rapid closing and opening of the eyelids."
Word Game Points
Is NICTATION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, nictation is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
NICTATION has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is NICTATION a valid Words With Friends word?
No, nictation is NOT valid for Words With Friends
Invalid WordNICTATION is not a valid Words With Friends word.
Is NICTATION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, nictation is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordNICTATION has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
