solitary — done or existing alone; single and isolated
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: done or existing alone; single and isolated
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɑːləteri/
Example Sentences
- The detective preferred solitary work because his partner kept eating his evidence cookies.
- After years of solitary research, the scientist finally discovered that his coffee machine was the real genius behind his inventions.
- The hermit lived a completely solitary life in the mountains for thirty years.
solitary
ADJECTIVE[/ˈsɑːləteri/]
done or existing alone; single and isolated
The solitary hiker enjoyed the quiet mountain trail.
The solitary wolf wandered through the snowy forest. (🚶 Alone + 🏞️ By Yourself → Solitary)
The solitary soldier joined the military and returned in victory.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'solitary' derived from 'solus' meaning 'alone,' combined with the adjectival suffix '-ary' meaning 'relating to or characterized by.'
Breakdown
sol- (alone, from Latin solus) + -ary (relating to, characterized by) = solitary
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The detective preferred solitary work because his partner kept eating his evidence cookies.”
“After years of solitary research, the scientist finally discovered that his coffee machine was the real genius behind his inventions.”
“The hermit lived a completely solitary life in the mountains for thirty years.”
“Reading is often considered a solitary pleasure.”
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