Word: semicolumn
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sem
i
col
umn
Definition: A lesene. A low-relief, vertical pillar or pilaster in a wall, usually without a base or capital; used in architecture to divide a facade or other wall surface optically.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: column
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: Something having similar vertical form or structure to the things mentioned above, such as a spinal column.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: columna
Language: la
Decoded: columna
Meaning: a column, pillar, post