Word: semivocal
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
vo
cal
Definition: Of or relating to a semivowel; a vowellike sound that serves as a consonant
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: vocal
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Of, pertaining to, or resembling the human voice or speech.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: vōcālis
Language: la
Decoded: vocalis
Meaning: uttering a voice, sounding, speaking