nocturnality

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Definitions of nocturnality word

adjective nocturnality of or relating to the night (opposed to diurnal). 1
adjective nocturnality done, occurring, or coming at night: nocturnal visit. 1
adjective nocturnality active at night (opposed to diurnal): nocturnal animals. 1
adjective nocturnality opening by night and closing by day, as certain flowers (opposed to diurnal). 1
noun nocturnality Archaic. an astrolabe for telling time at night or for determining latitude by the position of certain stars in reference to Polaris. 1

before 1475

One of the 25% oldest English words

From the Late Latin word nocturnālis, dating back to 1475-85. See nocturn, -al1

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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