semiclassical

adjective

semi·​clas·​si·​cal ˌse-mē-ˈkla-si-kəl How to pronounce semiclassical (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: of, relating to, or being a musical composition that is intermediate in style between classical and popular music

Examples of semiclassical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Physicists figured that Hawking had nailed the semiclassical calculation. Quanta Magazine, 29 Oct. 2020

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Word History

First Known Use

1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semiclassical was in 1847

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“Semiclassical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semiclassical. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

semiclassical

adjective
semi·​clas·​si·​cal ˌsem-i-ˈklas-i-kəl How to pronounce semiclassical (audio)
ˌsem-ˌī-
1
: having some of the characteristics of the classical
2
: of or relating to a classical musical composition that has become generally popular
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