biannual
occurring twice a year; semiannual.
occurring every two years; biennial.
Origin of biannual
1confusables note For biannual
Other words from biannual
- bi·an·nu·al·ly, adverb
Words that may be confused with biannual
- biannual , biennial, semiannual, semiyearly (see confusables note at bi-1)
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How to use biannual in a sentence
The typically somber atmosphere at the bi-annual church convocation was punctuated by hollers, applause and a shout of “brill!”
Church of England Gets Female Bishops and a Conservative Backlash | Nico Hines | July 14, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTNext Tuesday, the president will host hundreds of reporters for his bi-annual press conference.
French President François Hollande Slams Affair Allegations | Tracy McNicoll | January 11, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTDuring the first ten years the sessions were bi-annual, but since 1895 have been held every five years.
Fifty Years of Railway Life in England, Scotland and Ireland | Joseph TatlowAll-night vigils in search of bargains are frequent at the bi-annual sale-festivals.
Women's Wild Oats | C. Gasquoine HartleyThe only romantic visitors are the storks, who use it as an aerodrome on their bi-annual migrations.
Caught by the Turks | Francis Yeats-Brown
Associated words: half-yearly, semi-annual, bi-annual, semestral.
Putnam's Word Book | Louis A. Flemming
British Dictionary definitions for biannual
/ (baɪˈænjʊəl) /
occurring twice a year: Compare biennial
Derived forms of biannual
- biannually, adverb
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