What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
nyctitropic
Example
The nyctitropic flowers only bloom at night. [nyctitropic: adjective]
Example
Owls are nyctitropic animals, meaning they are active at night. [nyctitropic: adjective]
heliotropic
Example
Sunflowers are heliotropic plants, meaning they follow the sun's movement throughout the day. [heliotropic: adjective]
Example
Humans are heliotropic animals, meaning they are more active during the day when there is sunlight. [heliotropic: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Heliotropic is a more commonly used term than nyctitropic in everyday language and is more widely recognized.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between nyctitropic and heliotropic?
Both nyctitropic and heliotropic are formal terms used in scientific contexts and are not commonly used in casual conversation.
