nocturnal
Translation
nocturnal
Examples
Owls are nocturnal animals.
Owls are nocturnal animals.
He has nocturnal habits.
He has nocturnal habits.
Grammar Patterns
nocturnal + noun Owls are nocturnal animals.
Similar Words
Synonyms: nightly; Antonyms: diurnal
Etymology
From Latin 'nocturnus' meaning 'of the night', from 'nox' (night).
Memory Tips
Connect 'noc-' to words for 'night' in other languages, like 'noche' (Spanish) or 'notte' (Italian).