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Daily Patterns

adj.

diurnal

Meaning: active during the day; occurring daily

Usage: The diurnal animal searched for food during the day and rested after sunset.

adj.

nocturnal

Meaning: relating to or occurring during the night

Usage: Jackie was a nocturnal person; she would study until dawn and sleep until the evening.

adj.

quotidian

Meaning: daily

Usage: Ambika’s quotidian routines include drinking two cups of coffee in the morning.