Definition

Describing something that is repelled by light or shows a negative response to light.

Example

The photonegative behavior of the organism makes it avoid bright areas.

Conversation

Did you know that some plants can be photonegative and actually grow away from the light?

Really? I never heard of that before!

Yeah, it's interesting how they adapt to their environment in such unique ways.

Nature is full of surprises; I love learning about these cool facts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Photonegative → It is formed from "photo-" (from Greek "phōs", meaning light) and "negative" (from Latin "negativus", meaning denying or refusing). The word refers to an image that is a reversal of light and dark, hence denying the original light values.

Memory Tip

Think of 'light' ('photo-') being 'denied' ('negative') to remember that a photonegative is an image where the light and dark areas are reversed.

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