Word: semiannual
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: sem
i
an
nu
al
Definition: Something occurring twice each year.
Morphemes:
Affix: semi-
Language: en
PoS: Prefix
Meaning: somewhat, rather, quasi-
Etymology Compounds: Affix: semi-
Language: la
Decoded: semi-
Meaning: half
Affix: annual
Language: en
PoS: Adjective
Meaning: Happening once every year.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: annus
Language: la
Decoded: annus
Meaning: year
Affix: -ālis
Language: la
Decoded: -alis
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adjectives of relationship from nouns or numerals.