demi- — meaning in English

English meaning

• demi adjective Half or partial, used as a combining element in compound words.
• semi noun A semi-detached house, sharing one wall with a neighbouring house.

Senses

demi- is used for these senses in English:

• demi- half

semi — full definition

1. noun A semi-detached house, sharing one wall with a neighbouring house.
2. noun A semifinal match in a competition.
3. noun A large articulated lorry made up of a tractor unit and trailer.

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