semipornographic

adjective

semi·​por·​no·​graph·​ic ˌse-mē-ˌpȯr-nə-ˈgra-fik How to pronounce semipornographic (audio)
ˌse-ˌmī-,
-mi-
: somewhat pornographic
semipornography noun

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Today, with a click or swipe, children can sign up for highly addictive social apps and games that expose them to everything from semipornographic images to online conversations with strangers. Thomas D. Lehrman and Brad Wilcox, WSJ, 23 Feb. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of semipornographic was in 1964

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“Semipornographic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/semipornographic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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