solar
adjective · noun
Simple meaning
About or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈsoʊlɚ
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
adjective
Relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
Of or pertaining to the sun; proceeding from the sun.
Measured by the progress or revolution of the sun in the ecliptic; as, the solar year.
Produced by the action of the sun, or peculiarly affected by its influence.
Employing solar power.
Alternative letter-case form of solar ("pertaining to the Sun (the star Sol)").
noun
Energy in the form of electromagnetic radiation emitted from the Sun; especially that part of this energy that is converted into usable thermal or electrical energy by man.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B1 · Intermediate
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- Everyday English
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This meaning: Relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
Used this way, solar is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- No strong connotation
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
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Compound terms
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A calendar based on solar cycles.
A cell that converts solar energy into electrical energy.
A concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun.
The rate at which radiant solar energy is received at the outer layer of the earth's atmosphere.
Time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis.
A concave mirror that concentrates the rays of the sun.
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