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semiannually

/ˌsɛm.iˈæn.ju.ə.li/
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Adjective:semiannual
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semiannually Lexical Profile

semiannually Game Scores & Validity

• adverb

1

Twice a year; at intervals of six months.

Example

"The board of directors meets semiannually to review the company's financial performance."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Semiannually" unambiguously means twice a year (every six months), making it preferable to "biannually," which is frequently confused with "biennially" (once every two years).

• Rhymes for semiannually

• Nearby Words

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semi
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semiaquatic
semiarid
semiautobiographical

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semiannually. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semiannually
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