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Definition of semifinal

semifinal

/ˌsɛm.iˈfaɪ.nəl/
(UK: semi-final)
sem · i · fi · nal
Plural:semifinals
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semifinal Lexical Profile

semifinal Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A match, game, or round in a tournament that immediately precedes the final, the winners of which advance to compete for the championship.

Example

"She defeated the defending champion in the semifinal to secure her spot in the championship match."

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• adjective

1

Relating to or constituting the match or round immediately preceding the final in a competition or tournament.

Example

"The athletes trained intensely all week to prepare for their semifinal match on Saturday."

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• Rhymes for semifinal

• Nearby Words

semidarkness
semidetached
semidry
semifinal
semifinalist
semiformal
semigloss

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, formed in English by combining the Latin-derived prefix semi- ('half' or 'partially') with the word final.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semifinal. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semifinal
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