light-insensitive
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/laɪt ɪnˈsɛnsɪtɪv/
unresponsive to light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'light-insensitive' originates from the combination of 'light' and 'insensitive', where 'light' refers to visible electromagnetic radiation and 'insensitive' means not responsive or reactive.
Historical Evolution
The term 'insensitive' evolved from the Latin word 'insensibilis', meaning 'not perceiving'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'insensitive' meant 'not perceiving', but in combination with 'light', it evolved to mean 'not responsive to light'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not affected or responsive to light.
The film is light-insensitive, making it ideal for daylight use.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 13:27