Wordiyophoto
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About This Root
From Greek phōs, phōtos (light). Dominates imaging vocabulary: photograph (light-writing), photography, photocopy, and the standalone photo. In science: photoelectric (light-generated electricity), photosensitive (responsive to light), and photosynthesis (building with light). The root literally means 'captured light.'
Associated Words
photo
A photograph or digital picture; to take a photograph
photocopies
Copies made using a photocopier; to make such copies
photocopy
A copy made by a photocopier; to make such a copy
photoelectric
Relating to electric effects caused by light or electromagnetic radiation
photograph
A picture taken by a camera; to take a picture with a camera
photographer
A person who takes photographs professionally
photographic
Relating to photography; extremely accurate and detailed
photographs
Pictures taken by a camera; to take pictures with a camera
photography
The art or practice of taking photographs
photojournalism
Journalism that tells stories primarily through photographs
photos
Pictures taken by a camera
photosensitive
Reacting to or easily affected by light
stereophotograph
A photograph that creates a three-dimensional effect