semiauxiliary
Of a verb: functioning rather like an auxiliary verb, but not considered to be a full…Of a verb: functioning rather like an auxiliary verb, but not considered to be a full member of that class.
Meaning
1 senses(not comparable)Of a verb: functioning rather like an auxiliary verb, but not considered to be a full member of that class.
Origin
From semi- + auxiliary.From semi- + auxiliary.
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See also
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