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semiannual

sem·i·an·nu·al
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [sem-ee-an-yoo-uh l, sem-ahy-]
    • /ˌsɛm iˈæn yu əl, ˌsɛm aɪ-/
    • /ˈsemɪˈænjʊəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for semiannual

adj semiannual

  • bi-annual — occurring twice a year; semiannual.
  • biannual — A biannual event happens twice a year.

Top questions with semiannual

  • what does semiannual mean?
  • what is the difference between bi annual and semiannual?

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