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

Demi Lovato, Janelle Monae, Jade and North West are a few of the stars who have been showcasing a mixture of elaborate, impressive and downright hilarious Halloween outfits.

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Singer Demi Lovato recreated her "Poot Lovato" meme which went viral on Tumblr in 2015 - a reference to her alter-ego who has been locked in a basement.

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Demi Moore co-stars as a late oil baron’s trophy wife who’s trying to initiate a hostile takeover, and Sam Elliott joins the cast as the father of Thornton’s character.

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This year, horror aficionados came close to seeing this wrong finally righted for the first time in years when Demi Moore, director Coralie Fargeat and their film “The Substance” were nominated in three of the big four categories — best picture, best director, best actress and best actor — at the Oscars.

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An unrecognizable Kim Kardashian, Selena Gomez, Demi Moore and Elle and Dakota Fanning were among the celebrity guests at the event, which debuted in 2021 upon the film museum’s long-awaited opening.

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