Solar definition
Determined or measured in reference to the sun.
The solar year.
adjective
Of or having to do with the sun.
adjective
Fixed or measured by the earth's motion with relation to the sun.
Mean solar time.
adjective
Produced by or coming from the sun.
Solar energy.
adjective
Relating to the Sun.
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Using or operated by energy from the Sun.
Measured in reference to the Sun.
(archaic, astrol.) Under the influence of the sun.
adjective
Depending upon the sun's light or energy.
Solar heating.
adjective
The definition of solar is relating to the sun, coming from the sun or depending upon the sun.
An example of solar used as an adjective is in the phrase "solar energy," which means energy that comes from the sun.
adjective
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Using or operated by energy derived from the sun.
A solar heating system.
adjective
Of, relating to, or proceeding from the sun.
Solar rays; solar physics.
adjective
Other Word Forms
Noun
Singular:
solar
Plural:
solarsOrigin of solar
- Middle English from Latin sōlāris from sōl sun sāwel- in Indo-European roots
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition