semifinism
Relating to a state of partial completion or an intermediate stage in a process where a final goal is reached in function but not in form. It describes something that is operational yet lacks the definitive polish or finality of a completed work.
Beispiele
3 von 5The kitchen remains in a semifinism state; while the stove works, the cabinet doors are yet to be installed.
The kitchen remains in a semifinism state; while the stove works, the cabinet doors are yet to be installed.
The committee adopted a semifinism approach to the proposal, allowing for further amendments before the final vote.
The committee adopted a semifinism approach to the proposal, allowing for further amendments before the final vote.
My DIY project is totally semifinism right now—it's usable, but it looks like a work in progress.
My DIY project is totally semifinism right now—it's usable, but it looks like a work in progress.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end). It is the philosophy of staying at the 'half-end' point.
Schnelles Quiz
The architect described the building as having a ___ aesthetic, as several structural elements were left exposed to show the construction process.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Beispiele
The kitchen remains in a semifinism state; while the stove works, the cabinet doors are yet to be installed.
everydayThe kitchen remains in a semifinism state; while the stove works, the cabinet doors are yet to be installed.
The committee adopted a semifinism approach to the proposal, allowing for further amendments before the final vote.
formalThe committee adopted a semifinism approach to the proposal, allowing for further amendments before the final vote.
My DIY project is totally semifinism right now—it's usable, but it looks like a work in progress.
informalMy DIY project is totally semifinism right now—it's usable, but it looks like a work in progress.
The researcher noted the semifinism nature of the pilot data, suggesting the study was still in its transitional phase.
academicThe researcher noted the semifinism nature of the pilot data, suggesting the study was still in its transitional phase.
The software release is currently in a semifinism stage, suitable for internal testing but not for public consumption.
businessThe software release is currently in a semifinism stage, suitable for internal testing but not for public consumption.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
in a semifinism way
done in a manner that is not quite finished
the semifinism factor
the aspect of being partially complete
semifinism status
the status of an ongoing task
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Semifinal refers specifically to the round before a final in a competition, whereas semifinism relates to the qualitative state of completion.
Nutzungshinweise
This word is typically used in formal or technical contexts to describe systems or projects that are functional but remain in a transitional phase. It is often used as an attributive adjective directly before a noun.
Häufige Fehler
Learners often mistake this for 'semifinal' or use it to mean 'halfway through a race,' but it more accurately describes the inherent state of a project that lacks finality.
Merkhilfe
Think of 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end). It is the philosophy of staying at the 'half-end' point.
Wortherkunft
Derived from the Latin 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end), adapted with the suffix -ism to denote a specific state or quality.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
Often used in architectural or software design discussions to describe minimalist or brutalist aesthetics where structural elements are left exposed.
Schnelles Quiz
The architect described the building as having a ___ aesthetic, as several structural elements were left exposed to show the construction process.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: a
Verwandtes Vokabular
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of
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in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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