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solarium

/səˈlɛəɹ.i.əm/

Meanings
  • noun

    A room in a building designed to provide maximum sunlight for the occupants, often containing plants.


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solaria , solarium , solariums
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'solārium', meaning 'sunny' or 'sunlit'.


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  1. The first known solarium was built in ancient Rome for the emperor Tiberius.

  2. Some modern solaria are designed to include adjustable glass panels to control the amount of sunlight entering the room.


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  1. Greenhouse: A solarium is similar to a greenhouse in that it is designed to provide optimal growing conditions for plants, but a solarium specifically focuses on maximizing sunlight.

  2. Sunroom: A sunroom is another term for a solarium. Both refer to a room designed to bring in as much natural sunlight as possible.


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The solarium gained popularity in the 19th and early 20th centuries as a feature of luxury homes and public buildings. It was believed that exposure to sunlight had numerous health benefits, and the solarium provided a controlled environment for this purpose. In literature, the solarium has appeared in works such as H.G. Wells' 'The War of the Worlds', where it serves as a setting for the Martian invasion.

How to Memorize "solarium"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a large, sunlit room filled with plants. Imagine the feeling of warmth and light as you enter the space.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'solarium' with the feeling of warmth and sunlight. Remember that it is a room specifically designed to bring in as much natural light as possible.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the Latin root 'solārium', which means 'sunny' or 'sunlit'.


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