semimonthly
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˌsɛmɪˈmʌnθli/
KK: /ˌsɛmɪˈmʌnθli/
adjective
Definition
Happening two times in a month.
Example
The company pays its employees semimonthly, on the 15th and the last day of each month.
Conversation
Did you see the notice about the semimonthly meetings?
Yeah, I noticed they’re scheduled for the 1st and 15th of each month.
I think having them semimonthly will help keep us on track.
Definitely! It’s better than waiting a whole month for updates.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biweekly
fortnightly
twice
Antonyms
monthly
weekly
daily
adverb
Definition
Occurring two times in a month.
Example
The company pays its employees semimonthly, on the 15th and the last day of each month.
Conversation
Hey, do you remember when we used to meet for coffee?semimonthly would be great again!
Yeah, I miss those catch-ups!
We could set a schedule for semimonthly meetings to stay on track.
noun
Definition
A term used to describe something that occurs twice a month.
Example
The magazine is published semimonthly, so you can expect two issues each month.
Conversation
Have you checked out that new semimonthly magazine yet?
Not yet, but I've heard good things about it.
I really like how it covers different topics each issue.
Root Explanation
Semimonthly → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "monthly" (from Latin "mensis", meaning month). The word "semimonthly" refers to an event occurring half as often as monthly, specifically twice a month.
Memory Tip
Think of 'half' ('semi-') of a 'month' — that's why semimonthly means something that happens twice in a month.
Visually Confused Words
midmonthly
bimonthly