Word: semilucent
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
lu
cent
Definition: Partially lucent; allowing less light to pass than through than something translucent but more than something opaque.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: lucent
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Translucent; clear, lucid.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: lucere
Language: la
Decoded: lucere
Meaning: to shine