Meaning Of The Word Semi

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What's The Definition Of Semi?

semi
countable noun: A semi is a semi-detached house.

semi in American English
a semitrailer and the tractor (sense 2) to which it is attached
noun

semi in British English
noun: a semidetached house

semi-
prefix: Semi- combines with adjectives and nouns to form other adjectives and nouns that describe someone or something as being partly, but not completely, in a particular state.

semi- in American English
half
combining form: 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- in British English
prefix: half

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