MATUTINE

Etymology

Adjective

matutine (not comparable)

Of or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal.

(astrology) Before the sun (of the rising of a planet or star); that rises before the sun (of a planet or star).

Synonyms

• (of, relating to or occurring in early morning): matutinal

Coordinate terms

• (of, relating to or occurring in early morning): vespertine

• (that rises before the sun): vespertine

Source: Wiktionary


Mat"u*tine, a.

Definition: Matutinal. [R.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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