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matutinal

[ muh-toot-n-l, -tyoot- ]

adjective

  1. pertaining to or occurring in the morning; early in the day.


matutinal

/ ˌæʊˈٲɪə /

adjective

  1. of, occurring in, or during the morning
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌٳˈپԲ, adverb
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Other yvlog Forms

  • ·ٳt·Բ· adverb
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of matutinal1

First recorded in 1400–50; from Late Latin ūپ “of, belonging to the morning, early,” equivalent to Latin ūī(ܲ) “of the morning” ( ū() “goddess of dawn” + -īԳܲ -ine 1 ) + - -al 1
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of matutinal1

C17: from Late Latin ūī, from Latin ūīԳܲ, from ūٲ goddess of the dawn
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In one instance, he takes us right into the head of Woolsey, the judge, while he shaves, and only an endnote reveals that some of these matutinal thoughts are suppositions.

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The monarch was evidently in haste, having somewhat broken in on his matutinal habits in consequence of the late hour at which he had retired on the night before.

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It pleased Claud to imagine that the old earth was at her toilette—had just emerged, dripping, from her matutinal tub.

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This Sunday was no exception, and we had the usual matutinal volleys.

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In the autumn, whole broods may be seen by early risers taking their morning flight, and circling in the air for matutinal exercise, just like pigeons, when first let out of their locker.

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