Solar: meaning, definitions and examples

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solar

 

[ ˈsəʊlər ]

Adjective / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Adjective

energy

Relating to or determined by the sun.

Synonyms

sun-powered, sun-related

Examples of usage

  • The solar panels on the roof provide electricity for the house.
  • Many countries are investing in solar energy as a renewable source.
Context #2 | Noun

astronomy

A solar system is a star and all of the objects that travel around it, such as planets, moons, asteroids, and comets.

Synonyms

planetary system, star system

Examples of usage

  • Our solar system consists of eight planets orbiting the sun.
  • The study of the solar system helps us understand the universe.

Translations

Translations of the word "solar" in other languages:

🇵🇹 solar

🇮🇳 सौर

🇩🇪 solare

🇮🇩 surya

🇺🇦 сонячний

🇵🇱 słoneczny

🇯🇵 太陽の

🇫🇷 solaire

🇪🇸 solar

🇹🇷 güneş

🇰🇷 태양의

🇸🇦 شمسي

🇨🇿 solární

🇸🇰 solárny

🇨🇳 太阳的

🇸🇮 sončni

🇮🇸 sólar

🇰🇿 күн

🇬🇪 მზის

🇦🇿 günəş

🇲🇽 solar

Etymology

The word 'solar' originates from the Latin word 'solaris', which means 'of the sun'. The concept of solar energy has been known to humans for centuries, with ancient civilizations using the sun's power for heating and lighting. In modern times, solar technology has advanced significantly, leading to widespread use of solar panels and other solar-powered devices.

See also: sol, solace, sole, solo.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #3,373, this word is part of upper-intermediate vocabulary. While not among the most basic terms, it appears often enough to be valuable for advanced communication.