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midmonth

midmonth

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The middle part of a month, about the 11th to the 20th day
  • noun
  • /ˈmɪdˌmʌnθ/
: mediados de mes
  • Many people prefer to review their finances midmonth to prepare for upcoming bills.
  • the planet at midmonth
  • sky at midmonth

Examples

  • Most other planets would be invisible against the twilight glare, but the brightest planet becomes conspicuous by midmonth.

    Academic text (2006)

  • Planets are shown at midmonth.

    Academic text (2004)

  • The planet remains visible until midmonth, but its chief claim to fame is as one member of the planetary trio.

    Academic text (2006)

  • The peak of the apparition comes at greatest elongation on February 7, but the innermost planet remains visible until midmonth.

    Academic text (2007)

  • Its 0.3-magnitude gleam breaks through the twilight glow before midmonth.

    Academic text (2005)

  • The meeting is scheduled for midmonth, allowing us to gather all necessary reports beforehand.

  • Traditionally, rent is due midmonth, giving tenants time to budget their expenses.

Surface Forms

midmonth singular
midmonths plural

Morphology

midmonth = month (transparent) = mid + month

Formed by 'mid' + 'month' with a clear literal meaning 'middle of the month', which learners can readily deduce.

Etymology

Midmonth is made from mid- 'middle' and month 'month', so it names the middle part of a month, usually around the 11th to the 20th day.