adj
diurnal
Diurnal (adj) means taking place, or most active, during the day rather than at night.
adj
1
Taking place, or most active, during the day rather than at night.
2
Describes a flower that opens or gives off scent in the daytime but not at night.
3
Following a pattern that repeats once every 24 hours, such as a tide or body cycle.
4
Happening every day.
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Etymology
This word comes from Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”), and is a doublet of journal.
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What is the meaning of diurnal?
"diurnal" (adj) means taking place, or most active, during the day rather than at night.
What is another word for diurnal?
Other words for "diurnal" include circadian.
What is the opposite of diurnal?
The opposite of "diurnal" is nocturnal.
What are the different meanings of diurnal?
"diurnal" has 3 main meanings: 1. Taking place, or most active, during the day rather than at night; 2. Describes a flower that opens or gives off scent in the daytime but not at night; 3. Following a pattern that repeats once every 24 hours, such as a tide or body cycle.
