solar

¹

[ soh-ler ]

adjective

1. of or relating to the sun:

   solar phenomena.

2. determined by the sun:

   solar hour.

3. proceeding from the sun, as light or heat.
4. utilizing, operated by, or depending on solar energy:

   a solar building;

   a solar stove.

5. indicating time by means of or with reference to the sun:

   a solar chronometer.

6. manufacturing or providing solar power:

   the solar industry.

7. Astrology. subject to the influence of the sun.

noun

1. Informal. solar energy.

solar

²

[ sol-er, soh-ler ]

noun

1. a private or upper chamber in a medieval English house.

solar

/ ˈsəʊlə /

adjective

1. of or relating to the sun

   solar eclipse

2. operating by or utilizing the energy of the sun

   solar cell

3. astronomy determined from the motion of the earth relative to the sun

   solar year

4. astrology subject to the influence of the sun

solar

/ sō′lər /

1. Relating to the Sun.
2. Using or operated by energy from the Sun.
3. Measured in reference to the Sun.

Word History and Origins

Origin of solar¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin sōlāris, equivalent to sōl + -āris adjective suffix; sun, -ar ¹

Origin of solar²

First recorded before 900; Middle English solar, soler, from Old English solor, soler, and Anglo-French soler, Old French solier, from Latin sōlārium solarium

Word History and Origins

Origin of solar¹

C15: from Latin sōlāris, from sōl the sun

Example Sentences

Thurrock "believes that valuations of the solar assets undertaken by APSE, which they allowed the council to rely on, were negligent and overvalued those assets".

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He also adds that he’s also not sure whether he could install solar panels, given that he lives in a conservation area.

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Solar panels and battery will follow shortly, if all goes to plan.

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Experts might also advise on the suitability of solar panels for your home, for example.

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Retrofitting might involve measures such as improving your home’s insulation, upgrading the heating system, or installing energy-generating devices such as solar panels, or even a private wind turbine.

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Related Words

• cosmic