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diurnal

/daɪ'ɜrnəl/

Synonyms of diurnal Antonyms of diurnal Examples of diurnal Usage of diurnal Parts of diurnal Definition that contains diurnal Words sounding like diurnal Explanation of diurnal

adjective
having a daily cycle or occurring every day
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"diurnal rotation of the heavens"

Similar:

periodic periodical
adjective
of or belonging to or active during the day
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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"
Opposite:

nocturnal

Examples of diurnal

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