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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-

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

Other definitions for soli- (2 of 2)

soli-²

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

Origin of soli-

Combining form representing Latin sōlsun; see -i-

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How to use soli- in a sentence

The Forgetting Tree: A Novel by Tatjana Soli The trials of a strong California woman who learns to love the land.
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Above Soli in the interior is Limenia a city, then follows the promontory of Crommyon.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
Stasanor, one of the companions of Alexander, was a native of Soli, and was honoured with a chief command.
The Geography of Strabo, Volume III (of 3)|Strabo
Tibi soli peccavi, et malum coram te feci: ut justificeris in sermonibus tuis et vincas cum judicaris.
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I endeavoured to sweeten the monotony of my duties in some degree by always enriching and ornamenting my soli performances.
Louis Spohr's Autobiography|Louis Spohr
The musicians asked me afterwards whether we had players on the trumpet in Germany who could execute such soli as that!
Louis Spohr's Autobiography|Louis Spohr

British Dictionary definitions for soli-

soli

/ (ˈsəʊlɪ) /

adjective, adverb

music (of a piece or passage) to be performed by or with soloistsCompare tutti

Word Origin for soli

plural of solo

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