Diurnal: meaning, definitions and examples

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diurnal

 

[ daษชหˆษœหrnษ™l ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

daily behavior

Diurnal refers to organisms or behaviors that are active during the daytime and inactive at night. This term is often used in the context of animals, plants, and ecological studies to describe patterns of activity that coincide with the cycle of daylight. Diurnal species typically rely on vision for navigation and foraging. Examples of diurnal animals include most birds, many mammals, and some reptiles.

Synonyms

circadian, day-active, daytime

Examples of usage

  • The eagle is a diurnal predator, hunting during the day.
  • Many diurnal flowers open in the morning and close at night.
  • Diurnal animals often have specialized adaptations for daytime activities.

Translations

Translations of the word "diurnal" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diurno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเฅˆเคจเคฟเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tรคglich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ siang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฝะตะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dzienny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฅไธญใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diurne

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diurno

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผndรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฃผ๊ฐ„์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู†ู‡ุงุฑูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dennรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dennรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ˜ผ้—ด็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dnevni

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dรฆgur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะฝะดั–ะทะณั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฆแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผndรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diurno

Etymology

The word 'diurnal' comes from the Latin 'diurnalis', which means 'daily' and is derived from 'diurnus', meaning 'of the day'. This Latin term is connected to 'dies', which translates to 'day'. The use of 'diurnal' dates back to the early 14th century in Middle English, originally borrowing from Latin through Old French. It has been used in various contexts, ranging from describing daily activities to distinguishing between animals that are active during the day versus those that are nocturnal, or active at night. The concept of diurnality is essential in numerous fields, including biology, ecology, and behavioral science, as it helps understand the interaction between organisms and their environment, as well as their evolutionary adaptations.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,482, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.