DEMI- Definition & Meaning

demi-

a combining form appearing in loanwords from French meaning “half ” (demilune ), “lesser” (demitasse ), or sometimes used with a pejorative sense (demimonde ); on this model, also prefixed to words of English origin (demigod ).

demi-

prefix

half Compare hemi- semi-
demirelief
of less than full size, status, or rank
demigod

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51�Թ� History and Origins

< French, combining form representing demi (adj.; also noun and adv.) < Vulgar Latin *��ī��徱�ܲ�, for Latin ��ī��徱�ܲ� half, equivalent to ��ī- di- ² + medius middle

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of demi-¹

via French from Medieval Latin ��ī��徱�ܲ�, from Latin ��ī��ī�徱�ܲ� half, from dis- apart + medius middle

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“Hot Ones” host and co-creator Sean Evans, 39, has been there for the entire ride, eating wings right along his guests, which have recently included Selena Gomez, Bill Murray, Lady Gaga, Bad Bunny, Ben Stiller, Serena Williams, Cate Blanchett, Demi Moore and, in a particularly memorable appearance, Conan O’Brien.

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The next hitter, Demi Elder, grounded to first and Allred was tagged out trying to score.

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I couldn’t stand the movie, but buying it makes some sense as Lawrence hurls herself into the kind of battering performance that gets awards attention, especially after what Mubi learned last year as it maneuvered “The Substance’s” Demi Moore all the way to the Academy Awards.

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A-list celebrities including Zendaya, Demi Moore and Diana Ross brought their own interpretation to the theme, stunning in tailored suits and dramatic gowns.

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Demi Moore gave us another round of method dressing.

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