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

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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

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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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