Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semilight

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: semi-light
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of a weight between light and medium.

Example Sentences

"In England, a classification standard has been developed that contains eight weights: extralight, light, semilight, medium, semibold, bold, extrabold, and ultrabold."

Etymology

From semi- + light.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Questions

What does semilight mean?: Of a weight between light and medium.
Where does semilight come from?: From semi- + light.

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