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sem⋅i⋅month⋅ly

[sem-ee-muhnth-lee, sem-ahy-] adjective, noun, plural -lies, adverb
–adjective
1. made, occurring, done, or published twice a month.
–noun
2. something occurring every half month or twice a month.
3. a semimonthly publication.
–adverb
4. twice a month: We went semimonthly to see her.

Origin:
1855–60; semi- + monthly


See bi- 1 .
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sem·i·month·ly   (sěm'ē-mŭnth'lē, sěm'ī-)   
adj.  Occurring or issued twice a month.
n.   pl. sem·i·month·lies
A semimonthly publication.
adv.  At intervals twice monthly. See Usage Note at bi-1.
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