noun Download 🔗Share A flower that opens only in the day. Examples : "This diurnal closes its petals every evening when the sun goes down. " plant biology nature Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins. Examples : "The monks used the diurnal for their daytime prayers, keeping a separate volume for matins recited before dawn. " religion theology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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noun Download 🔗Share A daily news publication. Examples : "Our local diurnal keeps the community informed about town meetings, school events, and local business news. " media time Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time. Examples : "Most birds are diurnal." time biology animal nature organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night. Examples : "The rose's diurnal fragrance filled the garden each morning, but faded away completely after sunset. " biology plant nature ecology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian. Examples : "The school bell rings at a diurnal time, signaling the start of the school day. " time biology physiology astronomy nature environment Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Done once every day; daily, quotidian. Examples : "My grandfather takes his diurnal walk in the park at the same time every morning. " time biology nature animal organism Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Published daily. Examples : "The school newspaper is a diurnal publication, keeping students updated on daily events. " time frequency media Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading