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semi-realistic

sem·i-re·al·is·tic
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy ree-uh-lis-tik]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sem-ee, sem-ahy ree-uh-lis-tik]
    • /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ ˌri əˈlɪs tɪk/

Definitions of semi-realistic word

  • adjective semi-realistic interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner. 1
  • adjective semi-realistic pertaining to, characterized by, or given to the representation in literature or art of things as they really are: a realistic novel. 1
  • adjective semi-realistic resembling or simulating real life: a duck hunter skilled at making realistic decoys. 1
  • adjective semi-realistic Philosophy. of or relating to realists or realism. 1
See all 4 definitions of semi-realistic

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Origin of semi-realistic

First appearance:

before 1855
One of the 30% newest English words
First recorded in 1855-60; realist + -ic

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Parts of speech for Semi-realistic

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Semi-realistic

semi-realistic popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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