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Definition of semisolid

semisolid

/ˌsɛmiˈsɑːlɪd/
sem · i · sol · id
Plural:semisolids
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semisolid Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Having a consistency intermediate between a solid and a liquid; highly viscous, thick, or gelatinous.

Example

"The patient was placed on a diet of semisolid foods such as yogurt, applesauce, and oatmeal."

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• noun

1

A substance that has properties intermediate between those of a solid and a liquid, such as a gel, paste, or ointment.

Example

"In pharmaceutical manufacturing, topical creams and gels are classified as semisolids."

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• Rhymes for semisolid

• Nearby Words

semisecret
semiskilled
semisoft
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semisweet
semitone
semitrailer

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century by combining the Latin prefix 'semi-' (meaning 'half' or 'partly') with 'solid', from Latin 'solidus' (meaning 'firm, whole, or undivided').

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180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semisolid. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semisolid
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