light-demanding
|light-de-mand-ing|
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/laɪt dɪˈmændɪŋ/
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/laɪt dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/
requiring ample light
Etymology
'light-demanding' originates from the combination of 'light' and 'demanding', where 'light' refers to natural illumination and 'demanding' means requiring or needing something.
The term 'light-demanding' evolved from the need to describe plants that require ample sunlight, combining 'light' with 'demanding' to form a descriptive adjective.
Initially, it meant 'requiring light', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
requiring a significant amount of light to grow or thrive, often used in reference to plants.
The light-demanding plant thrived in the sunny garden.
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Last updated: 2025/05/08 18:41