Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

demies

Noun

/ˈdɛmiːz/

Definition

A fractional part of something, specifically one-half.

Examples

In the ballet performance, the dancers executed a series of demies before the grand finale.
The recipe called for demies of each ingredient to create the perfect blend.
He completed the race by taking demies at the halfway point.

Meaning

The term ‘demies’ refers to the plural form of ‘demi,’ which is derived from French, meaning half. It is often used in various contexts to denote something that is partially complete or half of a whole.