Definition of the word semi

The word "semi" comes from the Latin word "semi-", meaning "half" or "partial". This prefix is used to modify nouns and verbs to indicate a partial or incomplete state. In English, the prefix "semi-" is often used in words that describe something that is only partially or conditionally true or applicable. Examples include "semiretired" (partially retired), "semitrucker" (a truck that is a combination of a car and a truck), and "semiautomatic" (partially automatic). The prefix "semi-" has been used in English since the 15th century and has developed a range of meanings and connotations in modern English language.