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semblable
semblance
semé
semelparous
sememe
semen
semester
semi
semi-
semi-infinite
semi-skimmed
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semi-

semi-


prefix 
Definition:
 
1. partial, partially, somewhat
semisweet
semiterrestrial

2. half
semicircle

3. resembling, having some characteristics of something
semitropical
semivowel

4. occurring twice during a particular period
semiweekly

[< Latin, "half" < Indo-European]
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