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semi-classical

sem·i-clas·si·cal
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy klas-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈklæs ɪ kəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy klas-i-kuh l]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˈklæs ɪ kəl/

Definitions of semi-classical word

  • adjective semi-classical of or relating to music by classical composers that is familiar or appealing to the general public. 1
  • adjective semi-classical of or relating to music intermediate in style between classical and popular music. 1

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Origin of semi-classical

First appearance:

before 1900
One of the 17% newest English words
First recorded in 1900-05; semi- + classical

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Parts of speech for Semi-classical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

semi-classical popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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