Word: semilegendary
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
leg
end
ar
y
Definition: Almost legendary; approaching the status of a legend.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: legend
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A person with legend-like qualities, such as extraordinary accomplishment.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: legenda
Language: ML.
Decoded: legenda
Meaning: a legend, story, especially the lives of the saints
Affix: -ary
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: of or pertaining to; adjective suffix appended to various words, often nouns, to make an adjective form. Often added to words of Latin origin, but used with other words also.