Solar
/ˈsoʊ.lər/noun
Relating to or determined by the sun.
Did you know?The word 'solar' is derived from the Latin 'solaris', which connects to ancient rituals celebrating the sun as a source of life and power.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*sóh₂wl̥
“The shining celestial body, the sun.”
Latin
Latin
sol
“The sun, often personified in mythology.”
Latin
Latin
solaris
“Of the sun; pertaining to the sun.”
Old French
Old French
solaire
“Relating to the sun or sunlight.”
Middle English
Middle English
solar
“Pertaining to the sun; sun-related.”
Modern English
English
solar
“Relating to or derived from the sun.”