Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemi
prefix
/ˈhɛm.i/
Definition
A prefix meaning ‘half’ or ‘partial’.
Examples
- Hemisphere: Half of a spherical object, typically referring to half of the Earth.
- Hemiplegia: A condition where one side of the body is paralyzed.
- Hemicycle: A shape that forms a half-circle.
Meaning
The term ‘hemi’ is often used in various fields to indicate something that is half of a whole or a part of something larger.
Synonyms
- semi
- partial
