Word: semisweet
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
sweet
Definition: Partially sweet or sweetened, but having a distinct bitter component. Especially used to describe dark chocolate that is much less sugary than milk chocolate.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: sweet
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Having a pleasant taste, especially one relating to the basic taste sensation induced by sugar.