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Definitions for crepuscular
krɪˈpʌs kyə lərcre·pus·cu·lar

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. crepuscularadjective

    like twilight; dim

    "the evening's crepuscular charm"

Wiktionary

  1. crepuscularadjective

    Of or resembling twilight; dim

  2. crepuscularadjective

    active at or around dusk, dawn or twilight

  3. Etymology: From creper.

Wikipedia

  1. crepuscular

    In zoology, a crepuscular animal is one that is active primarily during the twilight period, being matutinal, vespertine, or both. This is distinguished from diurnal and nocturnal behavior, where an animal is active during the hours of daylight and of darkness, respectively. Some crepuscular animals may also be active by moonlight or during an overcast day. Matutinal animals are active only before sunrise, and vespertine only after sunset. A number of factors impact the time of day an animal is active. Predators hunt when their prey is available, and prey try to avoid the times when their principal predators are at large. The temperature at midday may be too high or at night too low. Some creatures may adjust their activities depending on local competition.

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  1. crepuscular

    Crepuscular refers to animals that are primarily active during the twilight periods of dawn and dusk. The term can also describe anything related to or resembling twilight, such as light or the dimness of illumination during those times.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Crepuscularadjective

    alt. of Crepusculous

Wikidata

  1. Crepuscular

    Crepuscular animals are those that are active primarily during twilight, that is during dawn and dusk.

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary

  1. Crepuscular

    kre-pus′kū-lar, adj. of or pertaining to twilight—also Crepus′culous.—ns. Crepus′cule, Crepus′cle, twilight. [L. crepusculumcreper, dusky, obscure.]

Entomology

  1. Crepuscular

    active or flying at dusk.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of crepuscular in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of crepuscular in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

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    A transpire
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