Syntaxiom

semiannually

/ˌsɛmaɪˈænuəɫi/, /ˌsɛmaɪˈænuɫi/, /ˌsɛmiˈænuəɫi/, /ˌsɛmiˈænuɫi/ adv

In a semiannual manner, twice yearly.

Word Origin Semi- from Latin 'half' and annus 'year' — so semiannually means every half-year. The root annus also gives us annual, anniversary (literally 'year-turning'), and perennial (through the years). The semi- prefix is the same one in semicircle and semicolon, always meaning 'half.' It's a neat, transparent compound.

adv In a semiannual manner, twice yearly.

The interest on this savings account is compounded semiannually.

(副词) 每半年一次地

这个储蓄账户的利息每半年复利一次。

(adverbio) semestralmente; semianualmente; bianualmente; cada seis meses [De manera semestral, dos veces al año.]

El interés de esta cuenta de ahorros se capitaliza semestralmente.

(adverbe) semestriellement; deux fois par an; tous les six mois [Deux fois par an ; tous les six mois.]

Les intérêts de ce compte d'épargne sont composés **semiannually**.

(Adverb) halbjährlich; zweimal jährlich [Zweimal im Jahr; halbjährlich.]

Die Zinsen auf dieses Sparkonto werden **semiannually** verzinst.

(副詞) 半年に2回。年2回。

この普通預金の利息は半年ごとに複利で計算されます。

(advérbio) semestralmente; duas vezes por ano [De maneira semestral, duas vezes por ano.]

Os juros desta conta poupança são capitalizados semestralmente.

Synonyms: twice a year biannually every six months half-yearly
Word parts: semi + annu + al + ly

Related words

annual perennial annuity

Get offline access, pronunciation, spaced repetition, and learning games:

Download Syntaxiom →
📱 Offline access 🔊 Pronunciation 🧠 Spaced repetition 📖 Native language bridges