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semiclassical

sem·i·clas·si·cal
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Transcription

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

Definitions of semiclassical word

  • adjective semiclassical of or relating to music by classical composers that is familiar or appealing to the general public. 1
  • adjective semiclassical of or relating to music intermediate in style between classical and popular music. 1
  • adjective semiclassical intermediate in style between classical and contemporary, often referring to music 0
  • adjective semiclassical somewhat classical in form, quality, etc.; specif., designating or of music that is like classical music but is less complex in nature and has a more immediate appeal 0
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Origin of semiclassical

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 Semiclassical

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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semiclassical 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.

semiclassical usage trend in Literature

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