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nocturnal - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'nocturnal' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Nocturnal [ a.]
- Of, pertaining to, done or occuring in, the night; as, nocturnal darkness, cries, expedition, etc.; -- opposed to diurnal.
- Having a habit of seeking food or moving about at night; as, nocturnal birds and insects.
2 . Nocturnal [ n.]
- An instrument formerly used for taking the altitude of the stars, etc., at sea.

Meaning of 'nocturnal' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . nocturnal [ a]
Meaning (1):
- belonging to or active during the night
Example in sentence:
  • nocturnal animals are active at night;
  • nocturnal plants have flowers that open at night and close by day
Meaning (2):
- of or relating to or occurring in the night
Example in sentence:
  • nocturnal darkness