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bi⋅an⋅nu⋅al

[bahy-an-yoo-uhl]
–adjective
1. occurring twice a year; semiannual.
2. occurring every two years; biennial.

Origin:
1875–80; bi- 1 + annual


bi⋅an⋅nu⋅al⋅ly, adverb


See bi- 1 .
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bi·an·nu·al   (bī-ān'yōō-əl)   
adj.  
  1. Happening twice each year; semiannual.

  2. Occurring every two years; biennial.

bi·an'nu·al·ly adv.
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