Solar Plexus

Pronunciation: /ˈsoʊlər ˈplɛksəs/

Definitions of solar plexus

noun a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen, behind the stomach, that plays a key role in the autonomic nervous system

Example Sentences

A1 The solar plexus is located in the abdomen.

A2 Applying pressure to the solar plexus can help relieve stress.

B1 He felt a sharp pain in his solar plexus after getting hit in a karate match.

B2 Practitioners of yoga believe that focusing on the solar plexus can help balance the body's energy.

C1 Martial artists are trained to protect their solar plexus during combat.

C2 The solar plexus is a complex network of nerves located behind the stomach and in front of the aorta.

Examples of solar plexus in a Sentence

formal The solar plexus is a complex network of nerves located in the abdomen.

informal I got punched in the solar plexus during the fight.

slang That hit went straight to my solar plexus, it knocked the wind out of me.

figurative Her words hit me in the solar plexus, leaving me feeling emotionally drained.

Grammatical Forms of solar plexus

• plural: solar plexuses
• comparative: more solar plexus
• superlative: most solar plexus
• present tense: solar plexus
• future tense: will solar plexus
• perfect tense: have solar plexus
• continuous tense: is solar plexusing
• singular: solar plexus
• positive degree: solar plexus
• infinitive: to solar plexus
• gerund: solar plexusing
• participle: solar plexused

Origin and Evolution of solar plexus

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'solar plexus' originated from the Latin words 'solaris' meaning 'of the sun' and 'plexus' meaning 'braid' or 'network'. It refers to the network of nerves located in the abdomen.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the network of nerves in the abdomen, the term 'solar plexus' has come to be associated with the area of the abdomen where these nerves converge. It is commonly used in martial arts and alternative medicine to refer to a vulnerable point in the body that can be targeted for self-defense or healing purposes.