matinal
|ma-ti-nal|
C2
/məˈtaɪnəl/
relating to the morning
Etymology
Etymology Information
'matinal' originates from French, specifically the word 'matinal', where 'matin' meant 'morning'.
Historical Evolution
'matinal' comes ultimately from Latin 'matutinus' (from 'matuta'/'matutinus' meaning 'of the morning'), passed into Old French as 'matinal' and was adopted into English with the modern form 'matinal'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'pertaining to the morning', and over time it has retained that basic meaning in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
of, relating to, or occurring in the morning; early in the day.
She enjoyed her matinal walk before the city awakened.
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Last updated: 2025/10/03 15:14