photophobic
|pho-to-phob-ic|
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/ˌfoʊtəˈfoʊbɪk/
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/ˌfəʊtəˈfəʊbɪk/
sensitivity to light
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photophobic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōtophobos,' where 'phōto-' meant 'light' and '-phobos' meant 'fear.'
Historical Evolution
'phōtophobos' transformed into the modern English word 'photophobic.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'fear of light,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'sensitivity to light.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
having an aversion or sensitivity to light.
The patient was photophobic and needed to wear sunglasses indoors.
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Last updated: 2025/05/02 00:04