Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

knee-jerk reflex

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.29 in modern English

Syllables: knee--jerk re-flex
IPA

39

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

n

a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon

Synonyms

knee jerk patellar reflex

Questions

What does knee-jerk reflex mean?: a reflex extension of the leg resulting from a sharp tap on the patellar tendon

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