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semiannual

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sem⋅i⋅an⋅nu⋅al

  [sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-]
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–adjective
1. occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; semiyearly.
2. lasting for half a year: a semiannual plant.
Origin:
1785–95; semi- + annual

Related forms:
sem⋅i⋅an⋅nu⋅al⋅ly, adverb

Usage note:
See bi- 1 .
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sem·i·an·nu·al   (sěm'ē-ān'yōō-əl, sěm'ī-)   
adj.  Occurring or issued twice a year.
sem'i·an'nu·al·ly adv.
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Financial Dictionary

Semiannual

An event that occurs twice in a calendar year.

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A bond with semiannual coupons would issue payment once every six months.

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