solar-powered
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/ˈsoʊlər ˌpaʊərd/
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/ˈsəʊlə ˌpaʊəd/
sun-powered
Etymology
Etymology Information
'solar-powered' originates from the combination of 'solar,' derived from Latin 'solaris,' meaning 'of the sun,' and 'powered,' from the verb 'power,' meaning 'to supply with energy.'
Historical Evolution
'solar' changed from the Latin word 'solaris' and eventually became the modern English word 'solar.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'solar' meant 'of the sun,' and 'powered' meant 'supplied with energy.' The combination now specifically refers to devices or systems that operate using solar energy.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
powered or operated by energy derived from the sun's rays.
The solar-powered calculator doesn't need batteries.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42