nocturnal — active at night; of or relating to the night
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: active at night; of or relating to the night
Pronunciation (IPA): /nɑːkˈtɜːrnl/
Example Sentences
- My roommate has become completely nocturnal - he sleeps all day and plays video games all night!
- Bats are famous for their nocturnal lifestyle, using echolocation to navigate in darkness.
- The security guard's nocturnal shift meant he rarely saw sunlight during the week.
nocturnal
ADJECTIVE[/nɑːkˈtɜːrnl/]
active at night; of or relating to the night
Owls and foxes come alive at night — they are truly nocturnal creatures.
Knock-turn-all doors at night - that's nocturnal!
The nocturnal owl feels eternal time through its internal rhythm.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'nocturnus' meaning 'of the night,' derived from 'nox' (night). The suffix '-al' was added in Middle English to form the adjective.
Breakdown
noct- (night, from Latin nox) + -urn- (of/belonging to) + -al (adjective suffix) = nocturnal
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📝Examples
“My roommate has become completely nocturnal - he sleeps all day and plays video games all night!”
“Bats are famous for their nocturnal lifestyle, using echolocation to navigate in darkness.”
“The security guard's nocturnal shift meant he rarely saw sunlight during the week.”
“She blamed her nocturnal snacking habit for her weight gain.”
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