demi-

prefix

1

: half

demitasse

2

: one that partly belongs to (a specified type or class)

demigod

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from demi, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *dimedius, modification of Latin dimidius, from dis- + medius mid — more at mid

Rhymes for demi-

• emmy
• jemmy
• remi
• semi

Kids Definition

demi-

prefix

: one that partly belongs to (a specified type or class)

demigod

Etymology

derived from Latin dimidius "half"