Word: semipresidential
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: se
mi
pre
si
den
tial
Definition: Of or relating to a system of government in which a president exists alongside a prime minister and a cabinet, with the latter two being responsible for the legislature of the state.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: president
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: In presidential republics, the head of government and head of state.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: praesidēns
Language: la
Decoded: praesidens
Meaning: presiding over; president, leader
Affix: -ial
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Forms an adjective from a noun.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.