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semi-period

semi-period noun: half of the period of a wave etc; typically the time taken for part of a wave to be replaced by a similar part that is out of phase.

Noun

semi-period (plural semi-periods)

  1. Half of the period of a wave etc; typically the time taken for part of a wave to be replaced by a similar part that is out of phase.

Forms of semi-period

pluralsemi-periods

Origin of semi-period

From semi- + period.

Questions about semi-period

What does semi-period mean?
Semi-period means half of the period of a wave etc; typically the time taken for part of a wave to be replaced by a similar part that is out of phase.
What part of speech is semi-period?
Semi-period is a noun.
What is the plural of semi-period?
The plural of semi-period is semi-periods.

Words near semi-period in the dictionary

  1. semi-paralyzed
  2. semi-parliamentary
  3. semi-patriotic
  4. Semi-pelagianism
  5. semi-pelagic
  6. semi-period
  7. semi-periods
  8. semi-permanent
  9. semi-permanently
  10. semi-pissed
  11. semi-planned

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