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demi-

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Definition of demi-

1 : half demisemiquaver
2 : one that partly belongs to (a specified type or class) demigod

History and Etymology for demi-

Middle English, from demi, from Anglo-French, from Vulgar Latin *dimedius, modification of Latin dimidius, from dis- + medius mid — more at mid

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demi-

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English Language Learners Definition of demi-

: half or partly

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Kids Definition of demi-

: half or partly

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