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circadian (adj.)
[circadian 词源字典]
coined 1959 from Latin
circa
"about" (see
circa
) +
diem
, accusative singular of
dies
"day" (see
diurnal
). The original use is in
circadian rhythm
.
[circadian etymology, circadian origin, 英语词源]
[circadian 词源字典]