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.”

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adj

Happening roughly halfway through a school term, or a political term of office.

"She has a midterm exam next Tuesday."

noun

An exam given partway through an academic term.

"He stayed up late revising for his midterms."

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 notes

In 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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Word forms

midterms plural

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Etymology

From "mid-" + "term".

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midterm exam midterm examination

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.