Oscitancy (Noun)
Meaning 1
An involuntary intake of breath through a wide open mouth; usually triggered by fatigue or boredom; "he could not suppress a yawn"; "the yawning in the audience told him it was time to stop"; "he apologized for his oscitancy".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Hypernyms
- Reflex Action
- Physiological Reaction
- Reflex
- Innate Reflex
- Inborn Reflex
- Unconditioned Reflex
- Reflex Response
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Meaning 2
Drowsiness and dullness manifested by yawning.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.