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What words begin with the prefix semi?

Here are some words that begin with the prefix "semi":

Common Words:

* Semiannual: Occurring twice a year.

* Semicircle: Half of a circle.

* Semifinal: A round of competition before the final round.

* Semicolon: A punctuation mark used to separate clauses.

* Semiprecious: A type of gemstone that is not as valuable as a precious stone.

* Semitransparent: Allowing some light to pass through but not completely clear.

* Semiautomatic: Operating partly automatically and partly manually.

Less Common Words:

* Semiconscious: Partially conscious.

* Semidisposable: Partially reusable.

* Semipermanent: Lasting for a limited but extended period.

* Semiretired: Partially retired from work.

* Semivowel: A sound that is halfway between a vowel and a consonant.

* Semitropical: Having a climate that is partly tropical.

* Semiblind: Partially blind.

* Semidetached: Partially detached from another structure.

Words in Specific Fields:

* Semi-trailer: A trailer that rests on its own axles but is partially supported by a tractor unit. (Transportation)

* Semi-solid: A substance that has properties of both a solid and a liquid. (Chemistry)

* Semi-interquartile range: A statistical measure of dispersion. (Statistics)

This list isn't exhaustive, but it gives you a good starting point!

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