soli-
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a combining form meaning “alone,” “solitary,” used in the formation of compound words: solifidian.
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Origin of soli-
1Words nearby soli-
solfatara, solfège, solfeggio, Solferino, solgel, soli-, solicit, solicitation, soliciting, solicitor, solicitor general
Definition for soli- (2 of 2)
soli-2
a combining form meaning “sun,” used in the formation of compound words: soliform.
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British Dictionary definitions for soli-
soli
/ (ˈsəʊlɪ) /
adjective, adverb
Word Origin for soli
plural of solo
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