circadian

Adjective

of or relating to biological processes occurring at 24-hour intervals
- "circadian rhythms"

Adj

Of, relating to, or showing rhythmic behaviour with a period of approximately 24 hours; especially of a biological process.

Origin / Etymology

From the Latin circā (“about”) and diēs (“a day”) with the English suffix -an. Compare circannual.

Synonyms

diurnal, hemeral, nyctohemeral, quotidian

Scrabble Score: 14

circadian: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
circadian: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
circadian: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 17

circadian: valid Words With Friends Word