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/
Korean meaning: 야행성의, 밤에 활동하는
Korean pronunciation: 낙**턴**늘
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
A nocturnal owl hunts while the family sleeps peacefully
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The nocturnal owl feels eternal time through its internal rhythm.
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Origin
From Latin 'nocturnus' meaning 'of the night,' derived from 'nox' (night). The suffix '-al' was added in Middle English to form the adjective.
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“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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