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Definition of
semi- prefix
from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary
semi-
prefix
prefix
NAmE
/
/
ˈsɛmi
/
/
,
NAmE
/
/
ˈsɛmaɪ
/
/
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(
in adjectives and nouns
)
half; partly
semicircular
semi-final
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semi-
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semi
noun
semifinal
noun
tractor-trailer
noun
semi-arid
adjective
semi-skilled
adjective
semi-automatic
adjective
semi-detached
adjective
semi-precious
adjective
semi-tropical
adjective
subtropical
adjective
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semester
noun
semi
noun
semi-
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semiannual
adjective
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