Nocturnal: meaning, definitions and examples
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nocturnal
[ nษkหtษหrnl ]
animal behavior
Of, relating to, or occurring in the night; active at night.
Synonyms
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nocturnal |
This term is typically used in the context of animals or behaviors that happen at night. It is a scientific or general term to describe activities or habits occurring during the night.
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nighttime |
This word is more general and informal, and it can be used to describe any activities or events happening during the night. It is often used in everyday conversation.
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noctivagant |
This is a very rare and poetic term, used to describe a person or animal who wanders or roams at night. It is not commonly used in everyday language and might appear in literary or poetic contexts.
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Examples of usage
- Owls are known for their nocturnal behavior, hunting for prey under the cover of darkness.
- Many nocturnal animals have developed special adaptations such as enhanced night vision.
plants
Opening or expanding at night, as certain flowers.
Synonyms
night-blooming, night-opening.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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nocturnal |
Same as the first 'nocturnal', meaning active or occurring at night, can be used to describe both animals and activities.
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night-blooming |
Describes flowers or plants that open or bloom during the night. This term is typically used in botany or gardening contexts.
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night-opening |
Used to describe flowers or plants that open specifically in the evening or at night. It can also refer to events or establishments that start their activities in the evening.
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Examples of usage
- The nocturnal blooming of the night-blooming cereus is a beautiful sight.
- Some nocturnal plants rely on moths for pollination during the night.
Translations
Translations of the word "nocturnal" in other languages:
๐ต๐น noturno
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฐเคพเคค เคเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช nรคchtlich
๐ฎ๐ฉ nokturnal
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝััะฝะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nocny
๐ฏ๐ต ๅค่กๆงใฎ
๐ซ๐ท nocturne
๐ช๐ธ nocturno
๐น๐ท geceleyin
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผํ์ฑ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูููู
๐จ๐ฟ noฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ noฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๅค่ก็
๐ธ๐ฎ noฤni
๐ฎ๐ธ nรฆtur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัาฏะฝะณั
๐ฌ๐ช แฆแแแแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ gecษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ nocturno
Etymology
The word 'nocturnal' originated from the Latin word 'nocturnalis', which is derived from 'nox' meaning 'night'. The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe things related to or occurring in the night.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #13,568, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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