hemi-

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Prefix 1.2.1 Synonyms

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[edit] Etymology

From Ancient Greek prefix ἡμι- (hēmi-), “‘half’”) < ἥμισυς (hēmisus), “‘half’”)

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hemi-

1. half.

   hemidemisemiquaver

   hemidesmosome

   hemisphere

[edit] Synonyms

• demi-
• half-
• semi-