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Nocturnal means something that is active or happens during the night. (adjective)

An example of a nocturnal animal is a bat.

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See nocturnal in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

of, done, or happening in the night
functioning or active during the night
having blossoms that open at night, as some flowers

Related Forms:

nocturnally adverb

See nocturnal in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(nŏk-tûrˈnəl)

adjective

Of, relating to, or occurring in the night: nocturnal stillness.
Botany Having flowers that open during the night.
Zoology Most active at night: nocturnal animals.

Related Forms:

noc·turˈnal·ly adverb

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