Solo
/ˈsoʊ.loʊ/noun
A performance or activity done by one person alone.
Did you know?In ancient times, solo performances were often seen as a means of channeling individual spirit or divine inspiration, almost like a personal ritual.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
solus
“alone, solitary, or single.”
14th Century
Old Italian
solo
“alone, by oneself.”
15th Century
Middle English
sola
“feminine form of 'alone' or 'single'.”
Modern English
English
solo
“a term adopted to signify an individual performance or act.”