Definition

Describing something that has been altered by human actions but still maintains many characteristics of nature.

Example

The seminatural landscape was beautiful, blending human design with the natural environment.

Conversation

Have you seen that new park downtown?

Yeah, it looks really nice and has a lot of seminatural areas.

I love how they kept some of the original trees and plants.

Exactly! It makes the park feel more inviting and less artificial.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seminatural → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "natural" (from Latin "naturalis", meaning of nature). The word "seminatural" refers to something that is partially natural or not fully natural.

Memory Tip

Think of 'half' ('semi-') and 'of nature' ('natural') to remember that 'seminatural' means something that is partially natural.

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