semiannual

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-] Example Sentences

sem·i·an·nu·al

[sem-ee-an-yoo-uhl, sem-ahy-]
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

sem·i·an·nu·al·ly, adverb

biannual, biennial, semiannual (see usage note at bi-1).


See bi-1.

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Semiannual has a plethora of syllables.
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given to using long words.
an obscure term ostensibly referring to a lung disease caused by silica dust, sometimes cited as one of the longest words in the English language.
Example Sentences
  • Barron's is out with its semiannual poll of money managers, and it finds a lot of bullishness.
  • Students talk of frequent meetings with advisers, not a semiannual review.
  • Semiannual compounding won't explain the difference.
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semiannual (ˌsɛmɪˈænjʊəl)
 
adj
1.  occurring every half-year
2.  lasting for half a year
 
semi'annually
 
adv

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