crepuscular
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kyə adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or resembling twilight; dim; indistinct.
2.
Zoology. appearing or active in the twilight, as certain bats and insects.
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crepuscular (krɪˈpʌskjʊlə) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | of or like twilight; dim |
| 2. | (of certain insects, birds, and other animals) active at twilight or just before dawn |
| [C17: from Latin crepusculum dusk, from creper dark] | |
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Crepuscular
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Dictionary.com's 21st Century Lexicon
| Main Entry: | crepuscular1 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | pertaining to twilight, esp. in dimness |
| Etymology: | Latin crepusculum |
| Main Entry: | crepuscular2 |
| Part of Speech: | adj |
| Definition: | appearing or active at twilight |
| Etymology: | Latin crepusculum |
| Usage: | zoology |
Etymonline
Word Origin & History
crepuscular
fig. use from 1660s; lit. use from 1755, from L. crepusculum "twilight." Especially of morning twilight.
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Example sentences
Some animals are crepuscular mostly because their prey is crepuscular.
River otters are generally nocturnal or crepuscular, so early morning or late evening is the best time to see them.
Mosquitos are crepuscular, active primarily at dawn and dusk.
Learn more about these crepuscular mammals in the wildlife category of our website.
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