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bimensal

American  
[bahy-men-suhl] / baɪˈmɛn səl /

adjective

Obsolete.

  1. occurring once in two months; bimonthly.

Commonly Confused

See bi- 1.

Etymology

Origin of bimensal

First recorded in 1670–80; bi- 1 + mensal 1

Example Sentences

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Bimensal, bī-mens′al, adj. happening once in two months: bimonthly.—adj.

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