Semiweekly: meaning, definitions and examples
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semiweekly
[ sɛmiˈwiːkli ]
frequency of occurrence
Semiweekly refers to something that occurs twice a week. This term is commonly used in scheduling contexts, such as meetings, publications, or other repetitive events. The intervals are typically spaced out to occur every three to four days. It is important for individuals and organizations to properly define these intervals to avoid confusion with similar terms like biweekly, which can mean either twice a week or every two weeks.
Synonyms
biweekly, twice-weekly.
Examples of usage
- The semiweekly meeting is scheduled for Mondays and Thursdays.
- Our magazine is published semiweekly, offering news every Tuesday and Friday.
- Employees must submit their reports on a semiweekly basis.
Translations
Translations of the word "semiweekly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semi-semanal
🇮🇳 अर्ध-साप्ताहिक
🇩🇪 halbwöchentlich
🇮🇩 semi-mingguan
🇺🇦 півтижневий
🇵🇱 półtygodniowy
🇯🇵 隔週の
🇫🇷 bimensuel
🇪🇸 quincenal
🇹🇷 yarı haftalık
🇰🇷 격주
🇸🇦 نصف أسبوعي
🇨🇿 půl týdenní
🇸🇰 poltýždenný
🇨🇳 半周的
🇸🇮 poltedenjski
🇮🇸 hálfs-vikulegur
🇰🇿 жарты апталық
🇬🇪 ნახევარ-სপ্তიური
🇦🇿 yarı həftəlik
🇲🇽 quincenal
Etymology
The word 'semiweekly' is a compound of two parts: 'semi-' and 'weekly'. The prefix 'semi-' originates from the Latin prefix 'semis', meaning half. In this context, it signifies a division or an occurrence that happens partly, or in this case, twice within a single week. The term 'weekly' comes from the Old English word 'wēce', which refers to a period of seven days. 'Semiweekly' evolved in the English language to specifically describe events that transpire two times in a week, setting itself apart from terms like 'biweekly', which can often lead to confusion regarding its intended meaning. The use of 'semiweekly' has largely been adopted in formal scheduling and publication contexts, reflecting a need for clarity in conveying frequency of events.