Nocturnal
Word | NOCTURNAL |
Character | 9 |
Hyphenation | noc tur nal |
Pronunciations | /nɒkˈtɜː(ɹ)nəl/ |
Definitions and meanings of "Nocturnal"
What do we mean by nocturnal?
Of, relating to, or occurring in the night. adjective
Opening at night. Used of flowers. adjective
Most active at night. adjective
Of or pertaining to the night; belonging to the night; used, done, or occurring at night: as, nocturnal cold; a nocturnal visit: opposed to diurnal.
Of or pertaining to a nocturn.
In zoology, active by night: as, nocturnal lepidopter.
Syn. 1 and See nightly.
An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea. noun
Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; ; -- opposed to diurnal. adjective
Having a habit of seeking food or moving about at night; ; -- of animals. adjective
Primarily active during the night. adjective
Taking place at night. adjective
Belonging to or active during the night adjective
Of or relating to or occurring in the night adjective
A person or creature that is active at night.
A device for telling the time at night, rather like a sundial but read according to the stars.
Synonyms and Antonyms for Nocturnal
- Synonyms for nocturnal
- Nightly Synonyms
- Solifugous Synonyms
- Antonyms for nocturnal
- Daily Antonyms
- Diurnal Antonyms
- Diurnal Antonyms
The word "nocturnal" in example sentences
Cross Reference for Nocturnal
What does nocturnal mean?
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