non-solar
|non/so/lar|
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/nɒnˈsoʊlər/
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/nɒnˈsəʊlə/
not sun-related
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-solar' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and 'solar' from Latin 'solaris', meaning 'of the sun'.
Historical Evolution
'non-solar' was formed by combining 'non-' with 'solar' to describe things not related to the sun.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not of the sun', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or derived from the sun.
The non-solar energy sources include wind and hydroelectric power.
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Last updated: 2025/01/18 03:46