Word: semiarid
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
ar
id
Definition: Somewhat arid, receiving little rainfall but more than an arid area would. Typically defined as 25 to 50 cm or 10 to 20 inches of rainfall annually.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: arid
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Describing a very dry climate. Typically defined as less than 25 cm or 10 inches of rainfall annually.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: āreō
Language: la
Decoded: areo
Meaning: I am dry, I am parched
Affix: -idus
Language: la
Decoded: -idus
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: tending to