photopathy

pho·top·a·thy

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-top-uh-thee]
- /foʊˈtɒp ə θi/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [foh-top-uh-thee]
- /foʊˈtɒp ə θi/

Definitions of photopathy word

noun photopathy movement of an organism in response to the intensity of light, especially away from the source of light. 1
noun photopathy any condition or disease produced by the effect of light, especially in excessive amounts. 1

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Origin of photopathy

First appearance:

before 1895

One of the 18% newest English words

First recorded in 1895-1900; photo- + -pathy

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Parts of speech for Photopathy

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photopathy popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

photopathy usage trend in Literature

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