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diurnal

 

[daษชหˆษœหrnษ™l ]

Definition

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.

Interesting Facts

Etymology

  • Originating from the Latin word 'diurnalis', meaning 'daily' or 'of the day'.
  • The prefix 'diurn-' derives from 'dies', which means 'day' in Latin.

Biology

  • Many animals, like birds and some mammals, are diurnal, meaning they search for food and interact during daylight hours.
  • Plants can be diurnal too, opening their flowers during the day to attract daytime pollinators.

Psychology

  • Human circadian rhythms are closely tied to diurnal cycles, influencing our sleep-wake patterns.
  • Studies show that people tend to be more alert and perform better during daylight than at night.

Cultural Practices

  • Many cultures have daily rituals or routines that align with the day, such as morning prayers or family dinners.
  • In literature and film, 'diurnal' activities are often depicted to convey normalcy and everyday life.

Astronomy

  • The Earth's rotation on its axis creates diurnal cycles, leading to day and night.
  • Astronomers observe the movements of stars and planets daily, noting their diurnal movement across the sky.

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

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.