undiurnal

/ˌʌndɪˈɜːrnəl/

Definitions

1. adjective

not occurring during daylight hours; nocturnal

“The undiurnal animals were most active at night.”

2. noun

a period of time at night

“The undiurnal phase is a crucial part of the nocturnal creature’s cycle.”

Synonyms

  • crepuscular
  • nocturnal

Antonyms

  • daytime
  • diurnal