aphotic
|a-pho-tic|
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/eɪˈfoʊtɪk/
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/eɪˈfəʊtɪk/
without light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aphotic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'aphōtos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'phōs' meant 'light.'
Historical Evolution
'aphōtos' transformed into the modern English word 'aphotic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without light,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or denoting the deeper parts of a body of water where no light penetrates, making photosynthesis impossible.
The aphotic zone of the ocean is home to many unique species.
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Last updated: 2025/04/09 02:15