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BIMONTHLY
bimonthly, bimestrial
(adjective) occurring every two months; “bimonthly visits”
semimonthly, bimonthly
(adjective) occurring twice a month; “a semimonthly publication”
bimonthly
(adverb) every two months; “the bill was payable bimonthly”
semimonthly, bimonthly
(adverb) twice a month; “salaries are paid semimonthly”
bimonthly
(noun) a periodical that is published twice a month or every two months (either 24 or 6 issues per year)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Adjective
bimonthly (not comparable)
Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
Twice every month; semimonthly.
Adverb
bimonthly (not comparable)
once every two months; bimestrially
Twice every month; semimonthly.
Usage notes
Because of the ambiguity of this word, it is best to avoid it. Instead, use twice a month or every two months as appropriate. Also see biweekly.
Noun
bimonthly (plural bimonthlies)
A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.
Source: Wiktionary
Bi*month"ly, a. Etym: [Pref. bi- + monthly.]
Definition: Occurring, done, or coming, once in two months; as, bimonthly visits; bimonthly publications.
– n.
Definition: A bimonthly publication.
Bi*month"ly, adv.
Definition: Once in two months.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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