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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh l, dee-]
- /ˈdaɪ əl, ˈdi-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dahy-uh l, dee-]
- /ˈdaɪ əl, ˈdi-/
Definitions of diel word
- adjective diel of or relating to a 24-hour period, especially a regular daily cycle, as of the physiology or behavior of an organism. 1
- noun diel Denoting or involving a period of 24 hours. 1
- adjective diel of or lasting for any 24-hour period 0
- noun diel a 24-hour period, in relation to animal behaviour patterns 0
- adjective diel (biology) Having a 24 hour period regardless of day or night. 0
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Origin of diel
First appearance:
before 1930 One of the 10% newest English words
1930-35; apparently < Latin di(ēs) day + -al1, spelling with e to avoid identity with dial
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Parts of speech for Diel
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
diel popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
diel usage trend in Literature
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