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midsemester

midsemester

3.2
Happening in the middle of a semester
  • adjective
  • /ˌmɪdˈsɛmɛstər/
translation icon : a mitad de semestre
  • A midsemester break gives everyone a chance to rest before the final weeks.

Examples

  • The midsemester exams are approaching quickly.

  • Many students feel stressed during the midsemester period because of exams and assignments.

  • The university holds a midsemester review to assess students' progress.

  • I have a midsemester project due next week.

  • Students often feel overwhelmed during the midsemester exams as deadlines pile up.

  • The university offers support services specifically for students during the midsemester period.

  • Teachers provide additional resources to help students prepare during midsemester evaluations.

Synonyms

midterm
vsmidsemester
75 2.8

The middle of a period such as a pregnancy or a school term

is specific to the middle of an academic semester

Surface Forms

midsemester positive

Morphology

midsemester = mid + semester (transparent) = mid + semester

The meaning is directly the combination of 'mid' + 'semester' = 'in the middle of a semester', which is straightforward for learners who know both components.

Etymology

The word midsemester combines mid ('middle') and semester ('term' in school), so it describes something that happens or is planned in the middle of an academic semester.