Word: semiempirical
Part of speech: Adjective
Syllables: sem
i
em
pir
i
cal
Definition: Partially empirical (and partially theoretical)
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: empiric
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Empirical.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: ἐν
Language: grc
Decoded: en
Meaning: in
Affix: πεῖρα
Language: grc
Decoded: peira
Meaning: a trial, experiment, attempt
Affix: -al
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Of or pertaining to. Adjectival 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.