Definition of CIRCADIAN

circadian

Meanings

Adjective

  • of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals
    • "circadian rhythms"

Adj

  • Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of 24 hours; especially of a biological process.

Origin / Etymology

From the Latin circā (“about”) and diēs (“a day”) with the English suffix -an. Compare circannual.

Synonyms

diurnal, quotidian

Scrabble Score: 14

circadian is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
circadian is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
circadian is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

circadian is a valid Words With Friends word