"semi-random" meaning in English

See semi-random in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From semi- + random. Etymology templates: {{af|en|semi-|random}} semi- + random Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semi-random (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of semirandom Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: semirandom
    Sense id: en-semi-random-en-adj-3UOgnG3T Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi-

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