soli-

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  1. a combining form meaning “alone,” “solitary,” used in the formation of compound words: solifidian.

Origin of soli-

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<Latin sōli-, combining form of sōlus.See sole1

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Other definitions for soli- (2 of 2)

soli-2

  1. a combining form meaning “sun,” used in the formation of compound words: soliform.

Origin of soli-

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Combining form representing Latin sōlsun; see -i-

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How to use soli- in a sentence

  • The musicians asked me afterwards whether we had players on the trumpet in Germany who could execute such soli as that!

British Dictionary definitions for soli

soli

/ (ˈsəʊlɪ) /


adjective, adverb
  1. music (of a piece or passage) to be performed by or with soloists: Compare tutti

Origin of soli

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plural of solo

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