| 释义 |
sesqui-
combining form
Etymology: Latin, one and a half, half again, literally, and a half, from semis half (from semi-) + -que and (enclitic); akin to Greek te and, Sanskrit ca, Gothic -h, -uh — more at semi-
1. : one and a half times
< sesquicentennial >
2. archaic : more than the norm of the type : super-, ultra-
< sesquiheretic >
3. : one and a half times the degree of a (specified) aspect in astrology
< sesquiquadrate >
4.
a. : containing three atoms or equivalents of a (specified) element or radical especially when combined with two of another
< sesquioxide >
< sesquisulfide >
b. : intermediate : combination — not used systematically
< sesquicarbonate >
< sesquisilicate >
c. : containing half again as many atoms
< sesquiterpene > |