semi

noun (1)

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\ ˈse-ˌmī

also -mē

plural semis

Definition of semi

(Entry 1 of 4)

: semifinal —often used in plural

semi

noun (2)

\ ˈse-ˌmī

also -mē

plural semis

Definition of semi (Entry 2 of 4)

: semitrailer

semi

noun (3)

\ ˈse-mē

also -ˌmī

plural semis

Definition of semi (Entry 3 of 4)

chiefly British

: a semidetached house

semi-

prefix

\ ˌse-mē, -ˌmī, -mi \

Definition of semi- (Entry 4 of 4)

1a : precisely half of:

(1) : forming a bisection of semidiameter

(2) : being a usually vertically bisected form of (a specified architectural feature) semidome

b : half in quantity or value : half of or occurring halfway through a specified period of time semiannual semimonthly — compare bi-

2 : to some extent : partly : incompletely semicivilized semi-independent semidry — compare demi-, hemi-

3a : partial : incomplete semiconsciousness semidarkness

b : having some of the characteristics of semiporcelain

c : quasi- semigovernmental semimonastic

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“Semi.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semi. Accessed 24 May. 2022.

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Kids Definition of semi-

1 : half semicircle

2 : partly : not completely

3 : partial

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