Meaning of circadian in English

Table of contents
  1. Pronunciation
  2. Qualitative Adjective
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /sərˈkeɪdiən/

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  1. Qualitative Adjective

    circadian

    Etymology

    1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa‘about’ + dies‘day’

    Definitions

    1. of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals

    Examples

    • « circadian rhythms »

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