six-month

UK: ˈsɪksmʌnθ | US: ˈsɪksmʌnθ

Definition

  1. adj. lasting for or relating to a period of six months

Structure
six <number 6>month <calendar unit>
Etymology

The word "six-month" is a straightforward compound formed by combining "six," derived from Old English "siex" (meaning the number 6), and "month," from Old English "mōnath" (referring to a lunar cycle or calendar unit). The compound logically denotes a duration of six months, preserving the original spellings and meanings of both components.

Examples

  1. The company offers a six-month internship program for graduates.

  2. She completed a six-month course in digital marketing.

  3. The warranty is valid for a six-month period.

  4. They signed a six-month lease for the apartment.

  5. The project is expected to take six months to finish.