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- [sem-ee-an-yoo-uh l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
- /ˈsemɪˈænjʊəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sem-ee-an-yoo-uh l, sem-ahy-]
- /ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
Definitions of semiannual word
- adjective semiannual occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; semiyearly. 1
- adjective semiannual lasting for half a year: a semiannual plant. 1
- adjective semiannual occurring twice a year 1
- adjective semiannual A semiannual event happens twice a year. 0
- adjective semiannual occurring every half-year 0
- adjective semiannual lasting for half a year 0
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Origin of semiannual
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95; semi- + annual
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Parts of speech for Semiannual
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semiannual popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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semiannual usage trend in Literature
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