matutine Meaning & Definition
/məˈtu.tɪn/
What Does Matutine Mean?
As an adjective, matutine means Of or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal. It can also mean Before the sun (of the rising of a planet or star); that rises before the sun (of a planet or star).
Quick Facts About Matutine
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /məˈtu.tɪn/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | matutinal |
Matutine Definition (Adjective)
- Of or relating to early morning; occurring in the early morning; matutinal.
- Before the sun (of the rising of a planet or star); that rises before the sun (of a planet or star).
Synonyms of Matutine
Matutine synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
matutine (not comparable)
Origin of Matutine
From Latin matutinus (“pertaining to morning”), from Matuta (“Roman goddess of the morning”); related to Latin maturus (“early”) (compare mature). By surface analysis, Matuta + -ine.
How Do You Say Matutine?
Matutine is pronounced /məˈtu.tɪn/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tu).