English Explanatory Dictionary

biannual

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Occurring twice a year; semiannual.
  2. Occurring once every two years; biennial.
noun
  1. Something occurring twice each year.

Pronunciation

/bʌɪˈanjuːəl/ /baɪˈænjuəl/ en-au-biannual.ogg

Word forms

biannual bi-annual biannuals

Etymology

From bi- + annual.

Synonyms

half-yearly semiannual twice-yearly biennial

Derived words

biannually
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