bimonthly.
Occurring once every two months
Meaning & usage
Occurring once every two months
The organization's bimonthly meetings allow for two discussions each quarter.
His bimonthly appointment was almost due.
Occurring twice every month.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English monthly English bimonthly From bi- + monthly.
Once every two months; bimestrially.
The organization's board of directors meets bimonthly.
Twice every month; semimonthly.
They checked on his progress bimonthly.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English monthly English bimonthly From bi- + monthly.
A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.
We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *dwóh₁ Proto-Indo-European *dwi- Proto-Italic *dwi- Latin bi-bor. English bi- English monthly English bimonthly From bi- + monthly.
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