Complete Definition of "demi-"

see|demi|Demi

English

Etymology
From L. dimidium divided in half, via OF. and ME. demi- half

Prefix
demi-
#half

Derived terms
demigod
demigoddess
demimondaine
demimonde
demirelief
demirep
demisemiquaver
demitasse
demiurge
demiworld

Synonyms
half-
hemi-
semi-

Translations
Finnish: puoli-

Category:English prefixes


French

Homophones
demi

Prefix
demi-

  1. semi-, demi-, half-

Related terms
demi-frère
demi-s�ur
demi-cercle
demi-sang
demi-vie
demi-volée

Category:French prefixes

fr:demi-
vi:demi-

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