Intermediate Animals & Plants

Nocturnal

/nɒkˈtɜːnəl/ adjective

Meaning

Active mainly at night, resting during the day.

हिंदी मेंमुख्य रूप से रात में सक्रिय, दिन के दौरान आराम करना।

Example Sentences

“Owls are nocturnal birds.”

उल्लू निशाचर पक्षी होते हैं।

“Many nocturnal animals have excellent night vision.”

कई निशाचर जानवरों की रात्रि दृष्टि उत्कृष्ट होती है।

⚠ Common Mistake

Opposite of "diurnal" (active during the day) — a less common but related word worth knowing.

Good to Know

Antonyms
diurnal

Written and reviewed by Maninder Thind · Last updated 17 August 2026

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