diurnal
Pronunciation:
/daɪˈɜːnəɫ//daɪˈɝ.nəl/noun
Definitions
A flower that opens only in the day.
A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.
A diary or journal.
A daily news publication.
adjective
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Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
Example: Most birds are diurnal.
Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
Done once every day; daily, quotidian.