aitiotropic
|ai-ti-o-trop-ic|
C2
/ˌeɪtiəˈtrɒpɪk/
turning towards a stimulus
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aitiotropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aitia,' meaning 'cause,' and 'tropos,' meaning 'turn.'
Historical Evolution
'aitiotropic' was derived from the Greek word 'aitiotropikos,' which was adapted into modern English as 'aitiotropic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'turning towards a cause,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'exhibiting a tendency to move towards a stimulus.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or exhibiting a tendency to move or grow towards a specific stimulus.
The plant's aitiotropic behavior was evident as it grew towards the light source.
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