adj
diurnal
Diurnal (adj) means happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
adj
1
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
2
Said of a flower that is open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
3
Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
4
Done once every day; daily, quotidian.
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Etymology
From Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”). Doublet of journal.
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What is the meaning of diurnal?
"diurnal" (adj) means happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
What are the different meanings of diurnal?
"diurnal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time; 2. Said of a flower that is open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night; 3. Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.