Semi

usgb/ˈsemi/
prefix

Half or partly.

Semi-circle.
Visual representation of "semi" - Half or partly

Often appears as...

  • semi-annual
  • semi-final
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Visual representation of "semi"
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Common Prefix

Semi is often a prefix, meaning it's added to the start of other words to change their meaning.

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The semi-final match was exciting.
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Frequency Usage

'Semi' is commonly used to describe events that occur twice within a specific timeframe.

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The town holds semi-annual festivals.
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Partial Quality

When 'semi' is used, it often implies that something is not full or complete but has notable qualities of the whole.

Illustration for Partial Quality
The truck's bed was only a semi-circle.
Visual representation of the word "Semi"

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