"semifree" meaning in English

See semifree in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: semi- + free Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|semi|free}} semi- + free Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} semifree (not comparable)
  1. Partially free (in various meanings, including in mathematics, characterizing software, etc). Tags: not-comparable Synonyms: half-free, semi-free
    Sense id: en-semifree-en-adj-tKeZkQcj Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with semi-

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