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English
Etymology
From semi- + deponent.
Adjective
semi-deponent (not comparable)
- Of a verb whose present system is normal but its perfect system is deponent.
Translations
of a verb whose present system is normal but whose perfect system is deponent
Noun
semi-deponent (plural semi-deponents)
- A verb of this kind.
Translations
verb whose present system is normal but whose perfect system is deponent (or vice versa)