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semimonthly

[ sem-ee-muhnth-lee, sem-ahy- ]

adjective

  1. made, occurring, done, or published twice a month.


noun

, plural sem·i·month·lies.
  1. something occurring every half month or twice a month.
  2. a semimonthly publication.

adverb

  1. twice a month:

    We went semimonthly to see her.

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Confusables Note

See bi- 1.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of semimonthly1

First recorded in 1855–60; semi- + monthly

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Example Sentences

And would not the Camp be meeting tonight in regular semimonthly session at Kamleiter's Hall?

Neither offer was accepted for the reason, as was stated, that a semimonthly service was desired.

Let's see—I am trying to remember if I sent that semimonthly or monthly.

I sent her $20 semimonthly, which was $40 a month I sent her.

And would not the Camp be meeting to-night in regular semimonthly session at Kamleiter's Hall?

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