different between seminormal vs semiformal

English

Etymology

semi- +? normal

Adjective

seminormal (not comparable)

1. (algebra, of a ring) Being a commutative reduced ring in which, whenever x, y satisfy ${\displaystyle x^{3}=y^{2}}$, there is s with ${\displaystyle s^{2}=x}$ and ${\displaystyle s^{3}=y}$.
2. (group theory) Of a subgroup A of a group G, having a subgroup B such that AB = G, and for any proper subgroup C of B, AC is a proper subgroup of G.
3. (default logic, of a default) Having all its justifications entailing its conclusion.

Related terms

• seminormality

Anagrams

• Roman miles, marmelosin

English

Etymology

semi- +? formal

Adjective

semiformal (not comparable)

1. Somewhat formal.
   • 2006, Stanislaw Raczynski, Modeling and Simulation: The Computer Science of Illusion (page 31)

     The HLA defines the rules of interoperability, a semiformal methodology for specifying simulation and federation object classes, and the interface specification that is a precise specification of the functional actions that a simulation may invoke.

   • 2007, Valery Garrett, Chinese Dress: From the Qing Dynasty to the Present (page 40)

     When wearing the dragon robe on semiformal occasions, a single necklace was appropriate. Only the empress or empress dowager could wear a main necklace formed of Manchurian pearls, the other two being made of coral.

Anagrams

• oriflammes