blink
Describes a process, reaction, or decision that occurs instantaneously and often subconsciously, much like the physical act of blinking. In academic and psychological contexts, it refers to rapid cognition or immediate intuitive judgments made without conscious deliberation.
Exemples
3 sur 5The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.
The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.
Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.
Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.
It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.
It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.
Quiz rapide
The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blink
Exemples
The athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.
everydayThe athlete showed a blink response to the starting pistol, moving before he even realized it.
Initial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.
formalInitial studies suggest that the blink duration of the stimulus was too short for conscious processing.
It was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.
informalIt was just a blink moment; I didn't have time to think about the consequences.
The research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.
academicThe research focuses on the blink reflex as a measurable indicator of cognitive startle responses.
In high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.
businessIn high-frequency trading, a blink delay in the network can result in significant financial losses.
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
in the blink of an eye
in the blink of an eye
blink and you'll miss it
blink and you'll miss it
on the blink
on the blink
Souvent confondu avec
A blink involves both eyes and is usually involuntary; a wink involves one eye and is usually an intentional signal.
Blank refers to something empty or without expression, whereas blink refers to a rapid movement or moment.
Notes d'usage
When used as an adjective or attributive noun in academic settings, it specifically highlights the speed and automatic nature of a phenomenon. It is often used in psychology to describe the 'attentional blink,' where the brain misses a second stimulus if it follows too closely after a first.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'blink' when they mean 'wink' (intentional one-eye movement). Additionally, avoid using 'blink' as a standard adjective like 'happy'; it is almost always used as a modifier before another noun.
Astuce mémo
Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.
Origine du mot
Derived from Middle English 'blinken', probably of Dutch or Low German origin, meaning to shine or twinkle.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'blink' thinking was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell's book, describing how experts make split-second decisions based on intuition.
Quiz rapide
The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : blink
Grammaire lie
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
to
A1Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.
and
A1A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.
a
A1A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.
that
A1This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.
I
A1The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.
for
A1Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.
not
A1A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.
with
A1A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.
he
A1A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.
you
A1Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.
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