Definition

Relating to lines or areas that have the same level of light or brightness.

Example

The isophotal map showed the distribution of light across the landscape.

Conversation

I was reading about light intensity in photography, and they mentioned something called isophotal lighting.

Oh, that sounds interesting! What does it mean exactly?

It refers to areas of equal light intensity, which can really affect the mood of a photo.

That makes sense! I'll have to keep that in mind for my next shoot.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isophotal is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal) and "photal" (derived from the Greek "phōs", meaning light). The word refers to areas that have equal light intensity.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') light ('phōs') when remembering that isophotal refers to regions with equal light intensity.

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