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diurnal Definition and Meaning in English (diurnal definition)

adjective
Synonyms:dailydaytimequotidian
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Diurnal definition: Pertaining to or active during the day, as opposed to nocturnal.

Definitions of Diurnal

  1. 1adjective

    Pertaining to or active during the day, as opposed to nocturnal.

  2. 2adjective

    Happening or recurring every day; daily.

Example Sentences

biological

“Most birds are diurnal creatures, active from dawn till dusk.”

scientific

“The diurnal cycle of temperature affects plant growth.”

Synonyms

dailydaytimequotidian

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adverbdiurnally

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Diurnal definition: Pertaining to or active during the day, as opposed to nocturnal.
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