semestral

se·mes·ter

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [si-mes-ter]
- /sɪˈmɛs tər/
- /semˈestrəl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-mes-ter]
- /sɪˈmɛs tər/

Definitions of semestral word

noun semestral (in many educational institutions) a division constituting half of the regular academic year, lasting typically from 15 to 18 weeks. 1
noun semestral (in German universities) a session, lasting about six months and including periods of recess. 1

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Origin of semestral

First appearance:

before 1820

One of the 38% newest English words

1820-30; < German < Latin sēmē(n)stris of six months duration < *sex-mēnstris, equivalent to sex six + mēns(is) month + -tris adj. suffix (perhaps representing an earlier *mens(i)-teros)

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Parts of speech for Semestral

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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semestral popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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Synonyms for semestral

adj semestral

hexagonal — of, relating to, or having the form of a hexagon.

adjective semestral

hexadic — (rare) Pertaining to a hexad; hexagonal.

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