Sol: meaning, definitions and examples

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sol

 

[ sษ’l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

solar system

A star and all the objects that orbit it, including planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Synonyms

planetary system, star system.

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Word Description / Examples
sol

The second entry is a duplicate and should be considered the same as the first one.

  • The probe completed its mission orbiting Sol.
  • In the future, humans might colonize planets beyond Sol.
star system

This term refers broadly to a star and the celestial bodies bound by its gravitational pull, including planets, moons, and asteroids. It is popular in both scientific texts and general contexts. It conveys a broad sense without specifying any particular star.

  • Scientists are searching for life in nearby star systems.
  • A star system typically includes not just planets, but also comets and asteroids.
planetary system

This phrase is used to describe a group of celestial bodies, including planets, that orbit a star. It is common in both scientific discourse and general discussions about astronomy.

  • The discovery of a new planetary system sparked excitement among astronomers.
  • Our planetary system consists of eight planets.

Examples of usage

  • The sun is at the center of our solar system.
  • The solar system contains eight planets.

Translations

Translations of the word "sol" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น sol

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅ‚เคฐเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Sonne

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ matahari

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะพะฝั†ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚oล„ce

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅคช้™ฝ (ใŸใ„ใ‚ˆใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท soleil

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ sol

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผneลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœ์–‘ (taeyang)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดู…ุณ (shams)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ slunce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ slnko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅคช้˜ณ (tร iyรกng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ sonce

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sรณlin

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบาฏะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ–แƒ” (mze)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรผnษ™ลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ sol

Etymology

The word 'sol' comes from Latin 'sol', which means 'sun'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to the sun. The term 'solar system' was first used in the mid-17th century to describe the sun and all the celestial bodies that orbit it.

See also: solace, solar, sole, solo.