BIANNUALLY

biannually

(adverb) twice a year; “we hold our big sale biannually”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

biannually (not comparable)

Taking place twice per year, semiannually.

Taking place every two years, biennially.

Usage notes

• Some authorities report confusion between biennially and biannually. Using "semiannually" may reduce the risk of confusion.

Synonyms

• semiannually

Source: Wiktionary


BIANNUAL

Bi*an"nu*al, a. [Pref. bi- + annual.]

Definition: Occurring twice a year; half-yearly; semiannual.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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WHOLE

(noun) an assemblage of parts that is regarded as a single entity; “how big is that part compared to the whole?”; “the team is a unit”


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