photophilia
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/ˌfoʊtəˈfɪliə/
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/ˌfəʊtəˈfɪliə/
love of light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photophilia' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōs' meaning 'light' and 'philia' meaning 'love or affection'.
Historical Evolution
'phōs' and 'philia' combined in Greek to form 'photophilia', which was adopted into English with the same meaning.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'love of light', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a preference or attraction to light.
The plant's photophilia was evident as it grew towards the window.
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Last updated: 2025/05/01 22:14