Definiton Of Solar - What Does Solar Exactly Mean?

Solar Lamps — Mon, 12 May 2008 18:25:36 +0000

So what exactly does the word solar mean? Having a little surf around the web there are many different definitions. On Dictionary.com they give 7 different points for solar as an adjective.

pertaining to the sun
determined by the sun
proceeding from the sun
utilizing, operated by, or depending on solar energy
indicating time with reference to the sun
manufacturing or providing solar power
astrology. subject to the influence of the sun.

I think the 7th point is the best and sums the word up in a loose general sentence. Of course you could go deep into this subject, but for the purpose of this website an in-depth definiton isn’t required.

From the research we also found the latin word Sol means sun, giving a clear reason for the word solar!