SEMI- definition: a combining form borrowed from Latin, meaning “half,” freely prefixed to English words of any origin, now sometimes with the senses “partially,” “incompletely,” “somewhat”. …

Semi- is a numerical prefix meaning "half". The prefix alone is often used as an abbreviation when the rest of the word (the thing which half of is being described) is clear from context.

The meaning of SEMI is semifinal —often used in plural. How to use semi in a sentence.

Definition of semi- prefix in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

semi-, Pronouns a combining form borrowed from Latin, meaning "half,'' freely prefixed to English words of any origin, now sometimes with the senses "partially,'' "incompletely,'' "somewhat'': …

semi-, prefix meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

(Definition of semi- from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

6 meanings: 1. British a semidetached house 2. → short for semifinal 3. US, Canadian, Australian and New Zealand → short for.... Click for more definitions.

Dec 29, 2025 · The smaller semis of the 1920s and 1930s were closely related to the three bedroom pre-1919 narrow fronted terraces, at least to the larger pre-1919 terraces.

Semi- is usually used to mean partially or half when talking about technical or scientific subjects, as well as math. When coining a word meaning half of something, English speakers will most …