adj
midterm
MIHD-tm
Midterm (adj) means happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office. Example: “She has a midterm exam next Tuesday.”
adj
1
Happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office.
"She has a midterm exam next Tuesday."
noun
1
An exam given partway through an academic term.
"He stayed up late revising for his midterms."
2
An election held partway through a president's or official's term of office.
"Turnout in the midterms is usually lower than in a presidential election year."
How to use midterm
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething happening halfway through a term — most often a school exam or a US political election.
Common pairings
midterm exam
midterm elections
midterm results
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Word forms
- Plural
- midterms
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Etymology
From "mid-" + "term".
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “midterm” mean?
The word “midterm” means happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office. In plain terms, something happening halfway through a term — most often a school exam or a US political election.
How do you pronounce “midterm”?
“Midterm” is pronounced MIHD-tm (/ˈmɪdˌtɚm/ in IPA).
How do you use “midterm” in a sentence?
Here is “midterm” used in a sentence: “She has a midterm exam next Tuesday.”
What part of speech is “midterm”?
Depending on how it is used, “midterm” can be an adjective and a noun.
How many meanings does “midterm” have?
“Midterm” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office.
