Phototropic

usgb/ˌfəʊtəʊˈtrɑːpɪk/
adjective

Growing or moving in a particular direction in response to light.

Sunflowers are phototropic, which means they turn to face the sun.
Visual representation of "phototropic" - Growing or moving in a particular direction in response to light.

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Scientific Context

Used mainly in scientific or educational settings, where discussion of plant responses to light occurs.

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In our botany class, we learned about phototropic growth in plants.
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Metaphorical Use

Sometimes used metaphorically to describe a person or object that follows a source of inspiration.

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As an artist, he's phototropic to new ideas, always seeking creative light.
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Directional Movement

Emphasizes the movement of an organism towards light, not away from it.

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The plant's phototropic tendencies make it lean towards the window.
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