Definition

A type of house that is connected to another house on one side, but not on the other side.

Example

They live in a semidetached house with a shared wall.

Conversation

Have you seen that new house on the corner?

Yeah, it's a nice semidetached style, isn't it?

I love how it looks so spacious on one side.

Exactly! It really stands out compared to the other houses.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Semidetached** → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "detached" (from Latin *detachare*, meaning to unfasten or separate). The word "semidetached" refers to a house that is only partially separated from another, sharing one wall with an adjacent structure.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' ('semi-') and 'separated' ('detached') to remember that a semidetached house is one that is only partially separated from another.

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