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half in Latin

half in Latin is dīmidium, sēmis, dimidium — half means equal to one of two equal parts of something.

half in Latin

dīmidium
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
sēmis
adj
Consisting of some indefinite portion resembling a half; approximately a half, whether more or less; partial; imperfect.
dīmidium
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
dimidium
noun
One of two usually roughly equal parts into which anything may be divided, or considered as divided.
semis
noun
sēmi-
prefix
half or partial; not complete

What does "half" mean?

  1. adj Equal to one of two equal parts of something.
    "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting."
  2. adv Partially, or to an incomplete degree.
    "He was half asleep during the lecture."
  3. noun One of two equal parts into which something is divided.
    "Cut the apple into two halves."

half in a sentence

  • She ate half a sandwich before the meeting.
  • Half the class failed the pop quiz.
  • He was half asleep during the lecture.
  • The job was only half finished by Friday.

Common Latin translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "half" in Latin?

"half" in Latin is dīmidium, sēmis, dimidium. half means: Equal to one of two equal parts of something.

How do you use "half" in a sentence?

Example: "She ate half a sandwich before the meeting." In Latin, "half" is dīmidium, sēmis, dimidium.

Are there other ways to say "half" in Latin?

Yes — Latin has 5 translations listed for "half": dīmidium, sēmis, dimidium, semis, sēmi-.

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