photoreceptive
|pho/to/re/cep/tive|
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/ˌfoʊtoʊrɪˈsɛptɪv/
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/ˌfəʊtəʊrɪˈsɛptɪv/
light-sensitive
Etymology
Etymology Information
'photoreceptive' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'phōtós,' where 'phōs' meant 'light,' and Latin 'receptivus,' meaning 'capable of receiving.'
Historical Evolution
'phōtós' combined with 'receptivus' in scientific terminology to form the modern English word 'photoreceptive.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'capable of receiving light,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
capable of detecting or responding to light.
The photoreceptive cells in the retina are crucial for vision.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 23:36