adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Of, related to, or irradiated by light.
2. 2
   Of, related to, or irradiated by light.; Describing that part of the near-surface ocean in which photosynthesis is possible. especially

Adjective

1. 1
   of or relating to or caused by light wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

epipelagiceuphoticluminaryphotalsunlight

Antonyms

All antonyms

aphotic

Etymology

From photo- + -ic.

Related phrases

photic sneeze reflexphotic zone

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