midterm
UK: ˈmɪdˌtɜːm | US: ˈmɪdˌtɜːrm
n. 1. The middle point of a term or academic semester.
n. 2. An examination administered halfway through a course.
adj. Relating to or occurring in the middle of a term.
The word "midterm" is a straightforward compound of "mid" (from Old English "mid," meaning "middle") and "term" (from Latin "terminus," meaning "boundary" or "period"). It emerged in the 19th century, primarily in academic contexts, to denote the midpoint of a semester or an exam held at that time. The logic is transparent: "mid" marks the temporal center, while "term" specifies the duration.
The midterm exams are scheduled for next week.
She studied hard to prepare for her midterm in biology.
The professor announced a midterm review session.
Midterm grades will be posted online.
He felt relieved after finishing his midterm presentation.