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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semi-infinite

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.00 in modern English

Syllables
semi-in-fi-nite
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Involving a finite number of variables but an infinite number of constraints, or vice versa.

adj

Sufficiently thick that the level of penetration of a projectile is not affected by its thickness.

adj

Limited at one end but extending to infinity in the other direction.

Etymology

From semi- + infinite.

Word Breakdown

Derived Forms

semiinfinitely

Frequently Paired Words

semilimited

Questions

What does semi-infinite mean?
Involving a finite number of variables but an infinite number of constraints, or vice versa.
Where does semi-infinite come from?
From semi- + infinite.

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