demi-

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 ).

demi-

prefix

1. half Compare hemi- semi-

   demirelief

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

   demigod

Word History and Origins

Origin of demi-¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of demi-¹

via French from Medieval Latin dīmedius, from Latin dīmīdius half, from dis- apart + medius middle

Example Sentences

Which is how Alcaraz turned up two weeks ago in New York City looking not like Carlos Alcaraz, or Johnny Unitas, but like Demi Moore in G.I.

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Demi Lovato, attending the Coperni Womenswear show, seemed inspired by the 1980s gymnastic aesthetic, although we wouldn't want to attempt a beam routine in those pointed heels.

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Near the appropriately named Bank Street in Sevenoaks, 24-year-old Demi Grady said she rarely bothered carrying her cards around anymore because she used her phone for everything.

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Reneé Rapp, Demi Lovato and Robbie Williams are also on the line-up for the September specials which air on the station every year.

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Michael, 33, is on holiday in Turkey with his wife Demi, 29, their two children, and other relatives.

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