Heliotropically

/ˌhiːliəˈtrɑːpɪkəli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner exhibiting heliotropism; describing how organisms or plants turn or respond to sunlight.

Etymology

From 'heliotropical' with the adverbial suffix '-ly,' following standard English conversion of adjectives to adverbs describing manner or process.

Kelly Says

When a sunflower moves heliotropically across the sky, it's performing a slow dance that lasts all day—and botanists can actually measure and time how heliotropically different species move.

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