Semiannual

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛmiˈænjuəl/

Definitions of semiannual

noun a semiannual publication or event

Example Sentences

A1 I have a semiannual dental check-up.

A2 My gym membership includes semiannual fitness assessments.

B1 The company holds semiannual meetings to discuss progress.

B2 The semiannual report highlighted areas for improvement.

C1 Investors review the company's semiannual financial statements.

C2 The semiannual conference attracts industry leaders from around the world.

adjective occurring twice a year

Example Sentences

A1 I have a semiannual dentist appointment next week.

A2 The magazine comes out in semiannual editions.

B1 The company conducts semiannual performance reviews for all employees.

B2 The semiannual financial report showed a significant increase in profits.

C1 The semiannual conference is a key event in the industry.

C2 The university offers a semiannual scholarship for outstanding students.

Examples of semiannual in a Sentence

formal The company's financial reports are issued on a semiannual basis.

informal We have to attend a semiannual meeting next week.

slang I always look forward to the semiannual sale at my favorite store.

figurative The semiannual changing of the seasons always brings a sense of renewal.

Grammatical Forms of semiannual

past tense

semiannualed

plural

semiannuals

comparative

more semiannual

superlative

most semiannual

present tense

semiannuals

future tense

will semiannual

perfect tense

has semiannualed

continuous tense

is semiannualing

singular

semiannual

positive degree

semiannual

infinitive

to semiannual

gerund

semiannualing

participle

semiannualed

Origin and Evolution of semiannual

First Known Use: 1631 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'semiannual' originated from Latin, with 'semi-' meaning half and 'annualis' meaning yearly.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe events occurring twice a year, 'semiannual' has evolved to also mean occurring every six months or biannually.