Word: semidecision
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: se
mi
de
ci
sion
Definition: A technique in which the necessary conditions for a state are identified and then a proof that these conditions cannot be satisfied is produced.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: decide
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: to resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle
Etymology Compounds: Affix: dē
Language: la
Decoded: de
Meaning: down from
Affix: caedō
Language: la
Decoded: caedo
Meaning: cut
Affix: -sion
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Variant of -tion, most common in words inherited directly from Latin with an accusative singular ending in -sionem.