SEMI­


Meaning of SEMI­ in English

prefix 1 half (semicircle). 2 partly; in some degree or particular (semi-official; semi-detached). 3 almost (a semi-smile). 4 occurring or appearing twice in a specified period (semi-annual).

[ F, It., etc. or L, corresp. to Gk HEMI-, Skr. sami ]

Concise Oxford English dictionary.      Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка.