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diurnal

adjective

Of or belonging to or active during the day

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Word Facts

Word length
7
Starts with
D
Ends with
L
Contains
IU
Scrabble score
8

How it sounds

Pronunciation

daɪˈɜːnəɫ

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Of or belonging to or active during the day

    “Diurnal animals are active during the day”

adjective

  1. Having a daily cycle or occurring every day

    “Diurnal rotation of the heavens”

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Example Sentences

Diurnal animals are active during the day
Diurnal flowers are open during the day and closed at night
Diurnal and nocturnal offices
Diurnal rotation of the heavens

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