Definition of circadian in English:
circadian
adjective səːˈkeɪdɪənsərˈkeɪdiən
Physiology (of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.
Example sentencesExamples
- Otherwise known as our circadian rhythm, our 24-hour body clock resets itself at sunrise and sunset each day.
- While discussing the mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, it would be well worth mentioning their genetic basis.
- Jet lag happens when the body's circadian rhythms are disrupted by changes in light.
- Terry learned to eat in tune with his natural circadian rhythms.
- In continuous light, circadian growth rhythms were detectable for up to 2 weeks.
Synonyms
daily, everyday, occurring each day, occurring every day, day-to-day
Origin
1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa 'about' + dies 'day'.
Rhymes
Acadian, Akkadian, Arcadian, Barbadian, Canadian, Grenadian, Hadean, Orcadian, Palladian, radian, steradian
Definition of circadian in US English:
circadian
adjectivesərˈkādēənsərˈkeɪdiən
Physiology (of biological processes) recurring naturally on a twenty-four-hour cycle, even in the absence of light fluctuations.
Example sentencesExamples
- Otherwise known as our circadian rhythm, our 24-hour body clock resets itself at sunrise and sunset each day.
- Terry learned to eat in tune with his natural circadian rhythms.
- While discussing the mechanisms underlying circadian rhythms, it would be well worth mentioning their genetic basis.
- Jet lag happens when the body's circadian rhythms are disrupted by changes in light.
- In continuous light, circadian growth rhythms were detectable for up to 2 weeks.
Synonyms
daily, everyday, occurring each day, occurring every day, day-to-day
Origin
1950s: formed irregularly from Latin circa ‘about’ + dies ‘day’.