Semimonthly: meaning, definitions and examples
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semimonthly
[ ˌsɛmiˈmʌnθli ]
frequency of events
Semimonthly refers to something that occurs twice a month. This can include events, meetings, or payments that take place at regular intervals, generally on specific days. Commonly, semimonthly schedules might align with the middle and end of a month, such as the 1st and 15th or the 15th and 30th. The term is often used in financial contexts, such as payroll periods or billing cycles.
Synonyms
bi-monthly, semi-monthly, twice a month.
Examples of usage
- The employees receive their salaries semimonthly.
- We hold semimonthly meetings to discuss project updates.
- The rent is due semimonthly, on the 1st and 15th.
- Invoices are generated on a semimonthly basis.
- The club hosts semimonthly events for members.
Translations
Translations of the word "semimonthly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semanalmente
🇮🇳 अर्ध-मासिक
🇩🇪 halbmonatlich
🇮🇩 setengah bulanan
🇺🇦 півмісячний
🇵🇱 półmiesięczny
🇯🇵 半月ごと
🇫🇷 bimensuel
🇪🇸 quincenal
🇹🇷 yarı aylık
🇰🇷 반월간
🇸🇦 نصف شهري
🇨🇿 půlměsíční
🇸🇰 polmesačný
🇨🇳 半月的
🇸🇮 polmesečno
🇮🇸 hálfsmána
🇰🇿 жарты айлық
🇬🇪 ნახევრთვიური
🇦🇿 yarım aylıq
🇲🇽 quincenal
Etymology
The term 'semimonthly' combines the prefix 'semi-', derived from the Latin word 'semis', meaning 'half', and 'monthly', which comes from the Old French word 'mounth', rooted in the Latin 'mensis', meaning 'month'. The combination of these elements indicates a frequency of occurrence that amounts to half of a month, hence two times a month. The usage of 'semimonthly' has been prevalent in various contexts, particularly in administrative, financial, and corporate settings since the early 20th century, where it describes payment schedules and reporting intervals. This word has gained popularity as businesses adopted more structured financial practices, thus leading to the formalization of billing and payroll systems that require precise timing.