Where does “semihidden” come from?
semihidden (English) comes from English semi, from English semi-, from Latin sēmi-, from Proto-Indo-European sēmi — half; partially.
semihidden (English): Partly or almost concealed
Definitions
- Partly or almost concealed
Ancestry of “semihidden”, step by step
semihidden traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English semi
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | semi | A semi-detached house; A semitrailer; a... |
| 2 | English | semi- | half; partial, incomplete; somewhat, rather,... |
| 3 | Latin | sēmi- | half |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | sēmi | half; partially |
via English Hidden
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | Hidden | Located or positioned out of sight; not visually apparent |