Semimonthly

adj, adv, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something done or made every half month, especially a periodical.
  2. 2
    a periodical that is published twice each month (or 24 issues per year) wordnet
Adjective
  1. 1
    Occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. not-comparable

    "The semimonthly meeting was scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays. Compare fortnightly, biweekly, semiweekly; not to be confused with bimonthly"

Adjective
  1. 1
    occurring twice a month wordnet
Adverb
  1. 1
    In a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. not-comparable

    "They met semimonthly to discuss the latest developments."

Adverb
  1. 1
    twice a month wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms
annualbiannualbiennialbimonthlybimonthlybimonthly

Example

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"The semimonthly meeting was scheduled for the second and fourth Tuesdays. Compare fortnightly, biweekly, semiweekly; not to be confused with bimonthly"

Etymology

From semi- + monthly.

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