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Which Latin-derived prefix meaning 'half' is used in words like 'circle' or 'annual'?

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Semi-

The prefix 'semi-' is of Latin origin. Its Greek equivalent is 'hemi-' (as in hemisphere), and the French-derived version is 'demi-' (as in demigod).

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