Meanings
- attributiveoftenuncountableA form of classified advertisement that offers greater visibility (with borders, basic illustrations, etc.) for an additional fee.
Origin
From semi- + display, since such advertisements have some of the properties of full commercial (non-classified) display ads.
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semi-display. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semi-display
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