BIENNIALLY

biennially, biyearly

(adverb) every two years; “this festival takes places biennially”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adverb

biennially (not comparable)

Taking place every two years

Synonyms

• biannually (see usage notes)

Source: Wiktionary


Bi*en"ni*al*ly, adv.

Definition: Once in two years.

BIENNIAL

Bi*en"ni*al, a. Etym: [L. biennalis and biennis, fr. biennium a space of two years; bis twice + annus year. Cf. Annual.]

1. Happening, or taking place, once in two years; as, a biennial election.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: Continuing for two years, and then perishing, as plants which form roots and leaves the first year, and produce fruit the second.

Bi*en"ni*al, n.

1. Something which takes place or appears once in two years; esp. a biennial examination.

2. (Bot.)

Definition: A plant which exists or lasts for two years.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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