biannual

[ bahy-an-yoo-uhl ]
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adjective
  1. occurring twice a year; semiannual.

  2. occurring every two years; biennial.

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Origin of biannual

1
First recorded in 1875–80; bi-1 + annual

confusables note For biannual

See bi-1.

Other words from biannual

  • bi·an·nu·al·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for biannual

biannual

/ (baɪˈænjʊəl) /


adjective
  1. occurring twice a year: Compare biennial

Derived forms of biannual

  • biannually, adverb

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