vespertine
|ves-per-tine|
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/ˈvɛspərtaɪn/
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/ˈvɛspətɪn/
relating to the evening
Etymology
'vespertine' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'vespertinus', where 'vesper' meant 'evening'.
'vespertine' came into English via Late Latin/Medieval Latin 'vespertinus' (derived from 'vesper'), and was adopted into English with the same basic form in the early modern period.
Initially it meant 'of the evening' in Latin, and over time it has retained that core sense as 'relating to or active in the evening'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an organism that is active in the evening; something characteristic of the evening.
A vespertine emerged from the foliage as the sky darkened.
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Adjective 1
relating to, occurring in, or active during the evening (dusk).
Many species display vespertine behavior, becoming active around dusk.
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Last updated: 2026/01/04 19:14