heliophilic
|he-li-o-phil-ic|
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/ˌhiːliəˈfɪlɪk/
sun-loving
Etymology
Etymology Information
'heliophilic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'helios' meaning 'sun' and 'philos' meaning 'loving'.
Historical Evolution
'heliophilic' was derived from the Greek words 'helios' and 'philos', and eventually became the modern English word 'heliophilic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'sun-loving', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an affinity or attraction to sunlight.
Certain plants are heliophilic, thriving in direct sunlight.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 23:53