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aphotic

a·pho·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ey-foh-tik]
    • /eɪˈfoʊ tɪk/
    • /afˈɒtɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ey-foh-tik]
    • /eɪˈfoʊ tɪk/

Definitions of aphotic word

  • adjective aphotic characterized by or growing in the absence of light 3
  • adjective aphotic of or relating to the zone of an ocean below that to which sunlight can penetrate, usually about 90m (300 ft). This is the lowest level at which photosynthesis can take place 3
  • adjective aphotic without light; specif., pertaining to that part (aphotic zone) of the ocean below a depth of c. 100 m (c. 328 ft) which does not receive sufficient sunlight for photosynthesis 3
  • adjective aphotic lightless; dark. 1
  • noun aphotic Having no light, especially no sunlight. 1
  • adjective aphotic (chiefly) describing that part of the deep oceans and lakes where photosynthesis is not possible. 0
See all 6 definitions of aphotic

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Origin of aphotic

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; a-6 + photic

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Parts of speech for Aphotic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Aphotic

aphotic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for aphotic

adj aphotic

  • dim — DIM statement
  • misty — abounding in or clouded by mist.
  • murky — dark, gloomy, and cheerless.
  • shadowy — resembling a shadow in faintness, slightness, etc.: shadowy outlines.
  • overcast — overspread or covered with clouds; cloudy: an overcast day.
All 43 Synonyms of aphotic

Antonyms for aphotic

adj aphotic

  • intelligent — having good understanding or a high mental capacity; quick to comprehend, as persons or animals: an intelligent student.
  • cheerful — Someone who is cheerful is happy and shows this in their behaviour.
  • joyful — full of joy, as a person or one's heart; glad; delighted.
  • vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
  • illuminated — to supply or brighten with light; light up.
All 28 Antonyms of aphotic

Top questions with aphotic

  • what is the aphotic zone?
  • what does aphotic mean?
  • how deep is the aphotic zone?
  • where is the aphotic zone located?

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