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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy muh-lig-nuh nt]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ məˈlɪg nənt/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sem-ee, sem-ahy muh-lig-nuh nt]
- /ˈsɛm i, ˈsɛm aɪ məˈlɪg nənt/
Definitions of semi-malignant word
- adjective semi-malignant disposed to cause harm, suffering, or distress deliberately; feeling or showing ill will or hatred. 1
- adjective semi-malignant very dangerous or harmful in influence or effect. 1
- adjective semi-malignant Pathology. tending to produce death, as bubonic plague. (of a tumor) characterized by uncontrolled growth; cancerous, invasive, or metastatic. 1
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Origin of semi-malignant
First appearance:
before 1535 One of the 29% oldest English words
1535-45; < Late Latin malignant- (stem of malignāns), present participle of malignāre to act maliciously. See malign, -ant
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Parts of speech for Semi-malignant
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semi-malignant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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