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diurnally

 

[ daษชหˆษœหrnษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

daily occurrence

Diurnally refers to something that occurs during the day or is active in the daytime. It is the opposite of nocturnally, which refers to night-time activities. The term is often used in scientific contexts, particularly in biology, to describe behaviors or patterns that are influenced by daylight. Animals or plants that operate diurnally typically exhibit specific adaptations to thrive in sunlight. Understanding diurnal patterns is essential for various fields such as ecology and agriculture.

Synonyms

daily, daytime, solar

Examples of usage

  • Many birds are diurnally active, foraging during the day.
  • Some species exhibit diurnal migration patterns.
  • Diurnally flowering plants rely on sunlight for photosynthesis.
  • The diurnal cycle affects animal behavior significantly.

Translations

Translations of the word "diurnally" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น diurnamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฆเคฟเคจ เค•เฅ‡ เคฆเฅŒเคฐเคพเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช tagsรผber

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ setiap hari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะฝะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziennie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ—ฅไธญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diurnement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ diariamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผndรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ผ๊ฐ„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠูˆู…ูŠู‹ุง

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dennฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ denne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ—ฅ้—ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dnevno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daglega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะฝะดั–ะท

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒฆแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ›แƒแƒ•แƒšแƒแƒ‘แƒแƒจแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผndรผz

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ diariamente

Etymology

The word 'diurnally' derives from the Latin word 'diurnalis,' which means 'daily.' It is formed from 'diurnus,' meaning 'of the day,' and is related to 'dies,' the Latin word for 'day.' The term entered the English language in the early 17th century, maintaining its association with daily occurrences and behaviors. Over time, 'diurnal' has been used in various scientific disciplines, including zoology, botany, and astronomy, to describe patterns that are tied to the day-night cycle. This connection highlights the importance of light and darkness in influencing the natural world, and the ways in which living organisms adapt to these daily fluctuations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,852, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.