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bi⋅month⋅ly

[bahy-muhnth-lee] adjective, noun, plural -lies, adverb
–adjective
1. occurring every two months.
2. occurring twice a month; semimonthly.
–noun
3. a bimonthly publication.
–adverb
4. every two months: Next year we plan six field trips to take place bimonthly.
5. twice a month; semimonthly.

Origin:
1840–50; bi- 1 + monthly


See bi- 1 .
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bi·month·ly   (bī-mŭnth'lē)   
adj.  
  1. Happening every two months.

  2. Happening twice a month; semimonthly.

adv.  
  1. Once every two months.

  2. Twice a month; semimonthly.

n.   pl. bi·month·lies
A bimonthly publication. See Usage Note at bi-1.
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