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semi-permanent

semi-permanent is the alternative form of semipermanent.

Meaning of semipermanent

Adjective

semipermanent (comparative more semipermanent, superlative most semipermanent)

  1. Neither temporary nor entirely permanent; of indefinite duration.
    • Such movable insulation could be applied to the end walls, either in the form of insulating shutters or a more semipermanent arrangement such as the one I use on the north roof of my pit.1997, Greg Stone, Building a Solar-Heated Pit Greenhouse: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-37

Origin of semi-permanent

From semi- + permanent.

Questions about semi-permanent

What is semi-permanent the alternative form of?
Semi-permanent is the alternative form of semipermanent.

Words near semi-permanent in the dictionary

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

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