Semester

Pronunciation: /səˈmɛstər/

Definitions of semester

noun A period of six months, especially in a college or university during which a full program of studies is carried out.

Example Sentences

A1 I have a lot of homework to do this semester.

A2 My sister is studying abroad next semester.

B1 I need to register for my classes for next semester.

B2 I am taking a challenging course load this semester.

C1 The university offers a wide variety of courses each semester.

C2 I am considering studying abroad for a semester in Spain.

Examples of semester in a Sentence

formal The academic semester consists of 15 weeks of instruction.

informal I can't wait for next semester to start so I can see my friends again.

slang Dude, this semester is gonna be a breeze with all these easy classes.

figurative She felt like she was entering a new semester of life after quitting her job and starting a new career path.

Grammatical Forms of semester

• plural: semesters
• comparative: more semester
• superlative: most semester
• present tense: semester
• future tense: will semester
• perfect tense: have semester
• continuous tense: is semestering
• singular: semester
• positive degree: semester
• infinitive: to semester
• gerund: semestering
• participle: semestering

Origin and Evolution of semester

First Known Use: 1827 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'semester' originates from the Latin word 'semestris', which is derived from 'sex' meaning 'six' and 'mensis' meaning 'month'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a period of six months, the term 'semester' now commonly refers to a half of an academic year in educational institutions.