Diurnal — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /dī-ˈər-nᵊl/ di·ur·nal

Meaning & Definition of Diurnal

Diurnal (adjective)

  1. active chiefly in the daytime
  2. of, relating to, or occurring in the daytime
  3. opening during the day and closing at night

Diurnal (noun)

  1. journal
  2. diary, daybook

Diurnal (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day

    "a love as constant and certain as the diurnal tides"

    similar: daily, day-to-day, quotidian
    related: alternate, cyclic, intermittent, periodic, recurrent, recurring, regular, ceaseless, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, everlasting, frequent, incessant, nonstop, perpetual, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting
    near: monthly, weekly, yearly, erratic, infrequent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, interrupted

Diurnal (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a publication that appears at regular intervals

    "a collection of diurnals containing essays by preeminent 19th-century American writers and thinkers"

    similar: book, bulletin, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine
    related: annual, bimonthly, biweekly, daily, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly, yearbook, digest, little magazine, fanzine, pictorial, slick, broadside, edition, extra, sheet, supplement, tab, tabloid, newsletter, newsmagazine, newsweekly

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Diurnal

The most common words with a similar meaning to Diurnal:

daily, day-to-day, quotidian, book, bulletin, gazette, journal, mag, magazine, newspaper, organ, paper, periodical, rag, review, serial, zine

Related Words for Diurnal

alternate, cyclic, intermittent, periodic, recurrent, recurring, regular, ceaseless, continual, continued, continuing, continuous, everlasting, frequent, incessant, nonstop, perpetual, unbroken, unceasing, uninterrupted, unremitting, annual, bimonthly, biweekly, monthly, quarterly, semimonthly, semiweekly, triweekly, weekly

Near Antonyms of Diurnal

monthly, weekly, yearly, erratic, infrequent, irregular, occasional, spasmodic, spastic, sporadic, interrupted

Word Forms of Diurnal

Derived words: diurnally (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Diurnal

Middle English, from Latin diurnalis journal

First known use: 14th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Diurnal

What does "Diurnal" mean?

"Diurnal" means active chiefly in the daytime. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: active chiefly in the daytime. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Diurnal"?

Other words for "Diurnal" include daily, day-to-day, quotidian, book, bulletin, gazette, journal and mag. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Diurnal" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Diurnal"?

There are 63 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Diurnal". Common alternatives include daily, day-to-day, quotidian, book, bulletin, gazette, journal, mag, magazine and newspaper.

How do you use "Diurnal" in a sentence?

Examples of "Diurnal" in a sentence: "a love as constant and certain as the diurnal tides"; "a collection of diurnals containing essays by preeminent 19th-century American writers and thinkers".

Is "Diurnal" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Diurnal" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Diurnal"?

"Diurnal" is pronounced /dī-ˈər-nᵊl/ and divided into syllables as di·ur·nal.

What is the origin of the word "Diurnal"?

"Diurnal" comes from Middle English, from Latin diurnalis journal. First known use: 14th century.

What is another word for "Diurnal" meaning "occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day"?

When "Diurnal" (adjective) means occurring, done, produced, or appearing every day, synonyms include daily, day-to-day and quotidian.