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diurnal
adjective
of or belonging to or active during the day
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daɪˈɜːnəɫ
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adjective
of or belonging to or active during the day
“diurnal animals are active during the day”
adjective
having a daily cycle or occurring every day
“diurnal rotation of the heavens”
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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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