Semi

/ˈsɛm.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A semi-truck or a combination of a tractor and a trailer.

The semi delivered goods to the warehouse early in the morning.

A semi-final event in a competition, typically preceding the final.

After winning the semi, she advanced to the finals.

adjective

Partially or to a certain extent; not fully.

The semi-final round of the tournament was very competitive.

Having a structure that is partially or nearly complete.

He bought a semi-detached house in the suburbs.

Involving two halves or a part of something larger.

They used a semi-automatic weapon for the demonstration.

From Latin 'semi-', meaning half.

semi-final

The round of a competition preceding the final.

semi-automatic

Referring to a firearm that automatically reloads after each shot but requires a trigger pull for each shot.

semi-circle

A geometric shape that is half of a circle.

semiconductor

A material that has conductivity between conductors and insulators, commonly used in electronics.

semisphere

Half a sphere.

semidarkness

A state of being partially dark.

Abbreviation for 'seminal', often used in academic contexts.

His paper was considered semi in the field of economics.

Informal reference to a semi-truck or large freight vehicle.

Look at that semi passing us on the highway.