What is "semimonthly"

Semimonthly \Sem`i*month"ly\a. Coming or made twice in a month; as, semimonthly magazine; a semimonthly payment. -- n. Something done or made every half month; esp., a semimonthly periodical. -- adv. In a semimonthly manner; at intervals of half a month.

a. Occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. adv. In a manner occurring twice a month or at half month intervals. n. Something done or made every half month, especially a periodical.

1. adj. occurring twice a month; "a semimonthly publication" [syn: bimonthly]

2. adv. twice a month; "salaries are paid semimonthly" [syn: bimonthly]