hemi-

prefix

: half
hemihedral

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin, from Greek hēmi- — more at semi-

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Cite this Entry

“Hemi-.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hemi-. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

hemi-

prefix
: half
Etymology

derived from Greek hēmi- "half"

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