solar system — The sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects that orbit around it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects that orbit around it
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊlər ˈsɪstəm/
Example Sentences
- My cat thinks she's the center of the solar system, just like the sun
- Scientists have discovered thousands of exoplanets outside our solar system
- The solar system is so vast that it would take a pizza delivery guy 9 hours just to reach Pluto
solar system
NOUN[/ˈsoʊlər ˈsɪstəm/]
The sun and all the planets, moons, asteroids, and other objects that orbit around it
The solar system spins quietly with the sun at its center and planets circling around.
A polar molar drifts through our solar system!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term combines Latin 'sol' (sun) and Greek 'systema' (organized whole), creating a compound that refers to the collection of celestial bodies organized around the sun. This terminology emerged in the early modern period as astronomical knowledge advanced and heliocentrism gained acceptance.
Breakdown
sol (Latin: sun) + systema (Greek: organized system or whole). The compound literally denotes an 'organized system centered on the sun'.
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📝Examples
“My cat thinks she's the center of the solar system, just like the sun”
“Scientists have discovered thousands of exoplanets outside our solar system”
“The solar system is so vast that it would take a pizza delivery guy 9 hours just to reach Pluto”
“Students built a scale model of the solar system for their science project”
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