Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

semiferal

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: semifer-al
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Example Sentences

"Semiferal and free-ranging pet dogs tend to form small packs but may be more solitary."

Etymology

From semi- + feral.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: semi

Inflected Forms

semi-feral (alternative)

Questions

What does semiferal mean?: Partly feral.
Where does semiferal come from?: From semi- + feral.

How to pronounce semiferal

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