DIURNAL
/daɪˈɜːnəɫ/
7 letters · 2 syllables · noun, adjective
Definition of DIURNAL
A flower that opens only in the day.
A book containing canonical offices performed during the day, hence not matins.
A diary or journal.
Happening or occurring during daylight, or primarily active during that time.
"Most birds are diurnal."
Said of a flower open, or releasing its perfume during daylight hours, but not at night.
Having a daily cycle that is completed every 24 hours, usually referring to tasks, processes, tides, or sunrise to sunset; circadian.
Examples of DIURNAL in a Sentence
- "Most birds are diurnal."
Word Details
Is DIURNAL a Scrabble Word?
Yes, DIURNAL is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Bingo alert: Playing all 7 letters of DIURNAL earns a 50-point bonus in Scrabble, making it worth up to 58 points total.
Letter Values for DIURNAL
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | d | i | u | r | n | a | l | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 11 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in DIURNAL
100 words from the letters in DIURNAL
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How to Use DIURNAL in Word Games
DIURNAL is worth 8 points in Scrabble and 11 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Bingo potential: Since DIURNAL uses exactly 7 letters, playing it from your full rack earns the 50-point bingo bonus in Scrabble for a total of up to 58 points.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble DIURNAL to find 100 additional valid words.