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.
Exemplos
3 de 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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end). It is the philosophy of staying at the 'half-end' point.
Quiz rápido
The architect described the building as having a ___ aesthetic, as several structural elements were left exposed to show the construction process.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
Exemplos
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.
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
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
Frequentemente confundido com
Semifinal refers specifically to the round before a final in a competition, whereas semifinism relates to the qualitative state of completion.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
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.
Dica de memorização
Think of 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end). It is the philosophy of staying at the 'half-end' point.
Origem da palavra
Derived from the Latin 'semi' (half) and 'finis' (end), adapted with the suffix -ism to denote a specific state or quality.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
Often used in architectural or software design discussions to describe minimalist or brutalist aesthetics where structural elements are left exposed.
Quiz rápido
The architect described the building as having a ___ aesthetic, as several structural elements were left exposed to show the construction process.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: a
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