semiannual
Also semiyearly . occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; biannual.
lasting for half a year: a semiannual plant.
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Origin of semiannual
1confusables note For semiannual
Other words from semiannual
- sem·i·an·nu·al·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with semiannual
- biannual, biennial, semiannual , semiyearly (see confusables note at bi-1)
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How to use semiannual in a sentence
Now we are treated to the semiannual spectacle of watching Republicans pretend they care about the deficit.
Michael Tomasky on GOP Deficit Hypocrisy at Release of Obama’s Budget | Michael Tomasky | February 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST"I was merely quoting from the auditor's semiannual report, of which that is a summary," he said, indicating the folded paper.
Empire Builders | Francis LyndeHe has had steady two-quarts-a-day men, and men who were subject only to semiannual debauches.
Smoking and Drinking | James PartonIt holds semiannual meetings in connection with the National Association, but is not a department of said Association.
History of Education | Levi SeeleyBut the day after Christmas he came to the office early to get his semiannual check and cash it.
Sonnie-Boy's People | James B. Connolly
No job about the farm was so much disliked by the farmer and his boys as the semiannual removal of the stove.
In the Midst of Alarms | Robert Barr
British Dictionary definitions for semiannual
/ (ˌsɛmɪˈænjʊəl) /
occurring every half-year
lasting for half a year
Derived forms of semiannual
- semiannually, adverb
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