diurnal
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that timeHappening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
» The jaguarundi appears to be primarily diurnal.
Meaning
5 senses(not comparable)Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
Most birds are diurnal.
tagaktiv
дневно́йdnevnój
де́ннийdénnyj
of or belonging to or active during the day
(not comparable)Said of a flower that is open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
diurnal
де́ннийdénnyj
(not comparable)Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
tagtäglich, jeden Tag
добови́йdobovýj
having a daily cycle or occurring every day
(not comparable, uncommon)Done once every day; daily, quotidian.
täglich, einmal pro Tag
ежедне́вныйježednévnyj
щоде́ннийščodénnyj
(archaic, not comparable)Published daily.
Examples
3 sentencesThe jaguarundi appears to be primarily diurnal.
Cheetahs are diurnal because their hunting technique relies on sight.
Degus make lovely pets: they are diurnal and hence are awake when you are.
Translations
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Origin
From Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”). Doublet of journal.From Latin diurnālis, from diēs (“day”). Doublet of journal.
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