sunlight

English

/ˈsʌnˌlaɪt/

noun
Definitions
  • All the electromagnetic radiation given off by the Sun, especially that in the visible spectrum that bathes the Earth.
  • (figuratively) Brightness, hope; a positive outlook.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English sonnelight inherited from Old English sunnan lēoht (sunlight) compound from English sun + English light (not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload).

Origin

English

light

Gloss

not heavy, lacking weight, not weighed down, ignite, very like, come, make less heavy, get down, same as, drop, illuminate, lacking weight mental gravity, shine, lacking mental gravity, weak, pale, bright, lighten, l, luminous, visible, little weight, make bright, dismount, unload

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

弱

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