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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
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Dica de memorização
Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.
Quiz rápido
The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blink
Exemplos
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.
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Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
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.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of the speed of a camera shutter. A 'blink' reaction is as fast as that single 'click' of a photo being taken.
Origem da palavra
Derived from Middle English 'blinken', probably of Dutch or Low German origin, meaning to shine or twinkle.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
The concept of 'blink' thinking was popularized by Malcolm Gladwell's book, describing how experts make split-second decisions based on intuition.
Quiz rápido
The experimental subjects exhibited a _____ response to the visual stimulus, proving the reaction was subconscious.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: blink
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