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- [sem-ee-ar-id, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈær ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
- /sˌemɪˈarɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-ee-ar-id, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈær ɪd, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definitions of semiarid word
- adjective semiarid characterized by very little annual rainfall, usually from 10 to 20 inches (25 to 50 cm): the struggle to raise vegetables in semiarid regions. 1
- adjective semiarid characterized by scanty rainfall and scrubby vegetation, often occurring in continental interiors 0
- adjective semiarid characterized by little yearly rainfall and by the growth of short grasses and shrubs 0
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Origin of semiarid
First appearance:
before 1895 One of the 18% newest English words
An Americanism dating back to 1895-1900; semi- + arid
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Parts of speech for Semiarid
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semiarid popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 53% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
semiarid usage trend in Literature
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