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nocturnal hours


Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to or active during the night.

    - "The owl is a nocturnal bird."
    - "Nocturnal animals are most active at night."

Variants
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nocturnal , nocturnally
Etymology
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derived from the Latin word 'nocturnus' meaning 'of the night'


Trivia
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  1. Nocturnal animals have adapted to the night by having excellent night vision and hearing.

  2. The term nocturnal was first used in English in the 15th century.

  3. Some people believe that the moon has a stronger influence on nocturnal animals than on diurnal animals.


Related Concepts
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  1. diurnal: Opposite of nocturnal, meaning active during the day


Culture
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Nocturnal hours have been a subject of fascination for humans throughout history. In literature, the night hours have been depicted as a time of mystery, romance, and danger. In art, the night has been portrayed as a time of peace and tranquility. In music, nocturnal hours have inspired many compositions, from classical pieces to modern songs.

How to Memorize "nocturnal hours"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine the quiet and stillness of the night to remember the meaning of nocturnal

  2. associate

    - Associate the word nocturnal with nighttime and animals that are most active during the night

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'No Cats Are Up Right Now' to remember that nocturnal means active during the night


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