semiannual
Also semiyearly . occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; biannual.
lasting for half a year: a semiannual plant.
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
I am held accountable to the Secretary of the Treasury semiannually for the manner in which the appropriation has been expended.
Red Men and White | Owen WisterHe had established a branch of his gigantic business there and himself rolled semiannually from coast to coast in his private car.
Play the Game! | Ruth Comfort MitchellWeekly or monthly or yearly, sometimes semiannually, and so forth.
Warren Commission (8 of 26): Hearings Vol. VIII (of 15) | The President's Commission on the Assassination of President KennedyThe cockroach is born on the fust ov May and the fust ov November semiannually, and is reddy for use in fifteen days from date.
The Complete Works of Josh Billings | Henry W. Shaw
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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