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crepuscular | crepuscularity |

As an adjective crepuscular

is of or resembling twilight; dim.

As a noun crepuscularity is

the quality of being crepuscular.

crepuscular

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Of or resembling twilight; dim.
  • (zoology) Active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight.
  • * 1999 , J. Anne Helgren, Communicating with Your Cat , page 51, ISBN 0764108557
  • That's why cats are crepuscular — most active at dawn and dusk — because mice and rats forage for food during these hours when fewer of their natural enemies are around.

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    crepuscularity

    English

    Noun

  • The quality of being crepuscular.