Nocturnaalne
Nocturnaalne is an Estonian adjective meaning relating to the night, occurring at night, or active during the nighttime. It is used to describe people, animals, or phenomena whose activity is primarily nocturnal, in contrast to diurnal activity during the day. In scientific contexts, nocturnaalne describes nocturnal organisms and behaviors.
Origin and form: The word is a direct adaptation of the Latin nocturnus, through European languages. In
Usage and examples: Nocturnaalne loom refers to animals such as bats and owls that are active after
Related concepts: Related body of terms includes diurnal (daytime activity) and crepuscular (active at dawn and