photostimulated en · ADJ
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *bʰeh₂- Proto-Indo-European *-os Proto-Indo-European *bʰéh₂os Proto-Hellenic *pʰáwos Ancient Greek φᾰ́ος (phắos) Ancient Greek φῶς (phôs) Ancient Greek φωτο- (phōto-)der. English photo- Proto-Indo-European *(s)tey-? Latin stimulus Latin stimulo Latin stimulatusbor. English stimulate Proto-Germanic *-ōd- Old English -ode Middle English -ede English -ed English stimulated English photostimulated From photo- + stimulated.
Meanings
- stimulated by the absorption of light energy
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most photostimulated | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more photostimulated | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |