Word: semifinal
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sem
i
fi
nal
Definition: A competition that narrows a field of contestants (semifinalists) to a set of finalists, for a subsequent final.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: final
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A contest that narrows a field of contestants to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place/prize, 2nd place/prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).
Etymology Compounds: Affix: fīnālis
Language: la
Decoded: finalis
Meaning: of or relating to the end or to boundaries