semi-matt

sem·i-matt

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy mat]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ mæt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [sem-ee, sem-ahy mat]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ mæt/

Definition of semi-matt word

adjective semi-matt midway between matte and glossy, as certain paper or paint. 1

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Origin of semi-matt

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; semi- + matte1

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Parts of speech for Semi-matt

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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semi-matt popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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