semi-detached
|sem-i-de-tached|
B1
/ˌsɛmi dɪˈtætʃt/
partially attached
Etymology
Etymology Information
'semi-detached' originates from the prefix 'semi-' meaning 'half' and the word 'detached,' which means 'separated.'
Historical Evolution
'semi-detached' evolved from the architectural term 'detached' to describe a house that is partially detached.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it referred to a house that was not fully detached, and this meaning has remained consistent.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39