What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
seminocturnal
Example
The deer is a seminocturnal animal, often seen grazing at dawn and dusk. [seminocturnal: adjective]
Example
The owl is a seminocturnal bird, hunting for prey during the crepuscular hours. [seminocturnal: adjective]
crepuscular
Example
The rabbit is a crepuscular animal, active during the hours of dawn and dusk. [crepuscular: adjective]
Example
The skunk is a crepuscular creature, emerging from its burrow at twilight to forage for food. [crepuscular: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Crepuscular is more commonly used than seminocturnal in both scientific and everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between seminocturnal and crepuscular?
Crepuscular is more formal and scientific in tone, while seminocturnal is less formal and more descriptive.
