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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-tuh-peer-ee-uh d]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈpɪər i əd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [foh-tuh-peer-ee-uh d]
- /ˌfoʊ təˈpɪər i əd/
Definitions of photoperiod word
- noun photoperiod the interval in a 24-hour period during which a plant or animal is exposed to light. 1
- noun photoperiod the period of daylight in every 24 hours, esp in relation to its effects on plants and animals 0
- noun photoperiod the number of daylight hours best suited to the growth and maturation of an organism 0
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Origin of photoperiod
First appearance:
before 1915 One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; photo- + period
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Parts of speech for Photoperiod
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
photoperiod popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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.
photoperiod usage trend in Literature
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