Semiyearly: meaning, definitions and examples
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semiyearly
[ ˌsɛmɪˈjɪrli ]
frequency of occurrence
Semiyearly refers to something that occurs twice a year, typically every six months. This term is often used in financial contexts, such as in relation to dividends, interest payments, or reports. It can also refer to events or meetings that take place biannually. The term is a combination of 'semi', meaning half, and 'yearly', referring to a year.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The company issues semiyearly reports to its shareholders.
- We have semiyearly assessments in our school.
- Our semiyearly family reunion is always fun.
- The subscription is billed semiyearly at a discounted rate.
Translations
Translations of the word "semiyearly" in other languages:
🇵🇹 semestral
🇮🇳 अर्धवार्षिक
🇩🇪 halbjährlich
🇮🇩 setengah tahunan
🇺🇦 піврічний
🇵🇱 półroczny
🇯🇵 半年ごとの
🇫🇷 semestriel
🇪🇸 semestral
🇹🇷 yarı yıllık
🇰🇷 반년마다
🇸🇦 نصف سنوي
🇨🇿 poloroční
🇸🇰 polročný
🇨🇳 半年一次
🇸🇮 polletni
🇮🇸 hálfsárs
🇰🇿 жарты жылдық
🇬🇪 ნახევარწლიანი
🇦🇿 yarımillik
🇲🇽 semestral
Etymology
The term 'semiyearly' is derived from the combination of the prefix 'semi-', meaning half, and the word 'yearly', which pertains to a year. The prefix 'semi-' has Latin roots, originating from 'semis', meaning half. The word 'year' is derived from Old English 'ġēar', which is closely related to the German 'Jahr' and the Latin 'annus', all referring to a period of twelve months. Usage of 'semiyearly' became more common in formal writing to precisely convey the frequency of events or actions occurring twice in a year, distinguishing it from terms like 'quarterly' or 'annually'. This specificity aids in clarity, particularly in business and financial contexts, where timelines and schedules are crucial for planning and operations.