solitary

Meanings

• adjective

  Living or occurring alone; not joined with others of the same kind; single.

  - "The eagle soared above the solitary mountain peak."
  - "The monk lived a solitary life in the monastery."

• adjective

  Separated from others of the same kind or class; isolated.

  - "The solitary tree stood out in the open field."
  - "The solitary artist's work was unique and unappreciated."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsɑlɪtɛɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with solitary
isolatory , victory , story , glory

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Variants

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solitarier , solitariest , solitarily , solitariness , solitarinesses , solitary , solitaries , solitary confinement

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Etymology

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From Middle English solitarie, from Old French solitaire, from Latin solitarius, meaning 'alone, solitary'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'solitary' comes from the Latin word 'solitarius', which means 'alone'.

2. The solitary bee is a type of bee that lives alone and does not build hives or colonies.

3. In some cultures, the solitary monkey is considered a bad omen.

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Related Concepts

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1. isolation: The state of being cut off from contact with other people or from the main body of a group or society.

2. hermit: A person who withdraws from society to live a solitary life, often in order to devote themselves to prayer, contemplation, or study.

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Culture

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The term 'solitary' has been used extensively in literature and art to describe individuals who are alone or isolated. In literature, characters such as Robinson Crusoe and Emily Dickinson have been described as solitary. In art, paintings and sculptures of solitary figures have been popular throughout history, such as Edvard Munch's 'The Scream'. In music, there are numerous songs about being solitary, such as 'Blue' by Joni Mitchell and 'Alone' by Heart.

How to Memorize "solitary"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lone figure standing on a mountaintop or a tree standing alone in a field.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the image of a single, solitary figure.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'S' in solitary stands for 'Single'.

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