soli-

¹ American  

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

   solifidian.

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soli- ² American  

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

   soliform.

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soli British  

/ ˈsəʊlɪ /

adjective

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

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Etymology

Origin of soli-¹

< Latin sōli-, combining form of sōlus. See sole ¹

Origin of soli-²

Combining form representing Latin sōl sun; -i-

Example Sentences

The hugeness, the soli- dity, the unexpectedness, the monumental rectitude of the whole thing leave you nothing to say - at the time - and make you stand gazing.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry

These towers are of tremendous girth and soli- dity; they are encircled with great bands, or hoops, of white stone, and are much enlarged at the base.

From A Little Tour in France by James, Henry