semi
noun (1)
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Definition of semi
(Entry 1 of 4)
: a semidetached house
semi
noun (2)
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Definition of semi (Entry 2 of 4)
semi
noun (3)
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Definition of semi (Entry 3 of 4)
: semifinal —often used in plural
semi-
prefixDefinition 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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