"Demi" often characterizes a state of being "partial" or "virtual".
: In modern identity, it describes individuals who feel a partial connection to a category, such as demisexual (experiencing attraction only after a strong emotional bond) or demigender (feeling a partial connection to a specific gender). Demi Demi
The prefix is one of three common ways English denotes "half," alongside the Greek hemi- and Latin semi- . "Demi" often characterizes a state of being "partial"
: Primarily used in cultural, artistic, or heraldic contexts (e.g., demigod , demitasse ). or heraldic contexts (e.g.