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Definition demi- in British English

demi- prefix

prefix
/demi/
1

half, or small: used with some nouns

Example

a demitasse (=a small cup used to serve coffee in)

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2

partly, or slightly: used with some nouns

Example

a demiwave (=a hairstyle in which the hair is slightly curled)

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Definition demi- in British English