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semiliterate able to read and write on an elementary level. [3 definitions]
semimonthly occurring or being issued twice every month. [3 definitions]
seminal of seed or of semen. [3 definitions]
seminar a small class at a university, usually for advanced students, for study and discussion. [2 definitions]
seminary a religious school for preparing and educating men and women for work in ministry.
seminiferous carrying or containing semen. [2 definitions]
Seminole a member of a North American Indian tribe that was originally a Creek tribe and is now located in Florida and Oklahoma. [2 definitions]
semiofficial having some official authority.
semiology the study of signs.
semiotic of or concerning signs and symbols, esp. in language. [2 definitions]
semiotics (used with a sing. verb) in philosophy, a theory of signs and symbols, esp. as they are used in language.
semipermeable able to be penetrated by certain substances but not others, as a membrane.
semiprecious of gems, classed as less valuable than diamonds, rubies, or the like.
semiprivate of hospital rooms, shared by two or three people.
semipro (informal) of athletes, paid for playing part time; semiprofessional.
semiprofessional of an athlete, paid for playing part time. [2 definitions]
semiquaver in music, a sixteenth note.
semirigid somewhat rigid, esp. as a kind of aircraft with a rigid internal keel but whose shape is held by gas pressure.
semiskilled requiring some training, but not as much as for skilled jobs or crafts.
semisoft somewhat soft but easily sliced, as some cheese.
semisolid neither solid nor liquid, as a gelatin. [2 definitions]