demi-
prefix
Definition of demi-
1 : half demisemiquaver
2 : one that partly belongs to (a specified type or class) demigod
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Origin and Etymology of demi-
Middle English, from demi, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *dimedius, modification of Latin dimidius, from dis- + medius mid — more at mid
DEMI- Defined for English Language Learners
demi-
prefix
Definition of demi- for English Language Learners
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: half or partly
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