demi-

American  

1. 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 ).

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demi- British  

prefix

1. half Compare hemi- semi-

   demirelief

2. of less than full size, status, or rank

   demigod

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Etymology

Origin of demi-

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

Example Sentences

Ashton Kutcher’s divorce from Demi Moore and the cheating scandal that preceded were among the moments that set him up to receive an award for character, he said as he accepted the honor in his home state of Iowa on Saturday night.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackstone, who has played with everyone from Rihanna, Janet Jackson and Demi Lovato to Eminem, Dr. Dre and Al Green, prides himself on bringing the same diversity and surprise to the Sun Rose.

From Los Angeles Times

Diana Ross is headlining the show, with an expansive slate of performances throughout the night, including Mariah Carey, Post Malone, Chappell Roan, Demi Lovato, 50 Cent, Pitbull and the singers behind the band Huntr/x of “KPop Demon Hunters” fame.

From Los Angeles Times

Written by Aaron Sorkin and featuring a cast that includes Tom Cruise and Demi Moore, this has Jack Nicholson’s volcanic delivery of the now-legendary line, “You can’t handle the truth!”

From Los Angeles Times

The boss, played by Demi Moore, is revealed to be involved in all sorts of shady corporate intrigue.

From The Wall Street Journal