semiannually

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adverb

In a semiannual manner, twice yearly.

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biyearlybiannually
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Meanings

adverbsemiannually (not comparable)

alternative semi-annually

  1. not comparableIn a semiannual manner, twice yearly.

Synonyms & antonyms

adverbtwice a year

Similar
biyearlybiannually
Also see
biannuallybiyearly

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

Origin

From semi- + annually or semi- + annual + -ly.

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Cite this entry
APA

semiannually. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiannually

MLA

“semiannually.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiannually. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semiannually,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semiannually.

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