biannual — occurring twice a year
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: occurring twice a year
Pronunciation (IPA): /baɪˈænjuəl/
Example Sentences
- Government employees must submit a biannual performance report every June and December.
- My gym membership includes a biannual health checkup, but I only go once and forget the other time!
- The civil service exam committee holds a biannual meeting to update the test guidelines.
biannual
ADJECTIVE[/baɪˈænjuəl/]
occurring twice a year
Our biannual family reunion happens every June and December without fail.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Latin, combining the prefix 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'annus' meaning 'year.' The term literally denotes something occurring twice within a single year.
Breakdown
bi- (two) + annu- (year, from Latin annus) + -al (adjective suffix).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Government employees must submit a biannual performance report every June and December.”
“My gym membership includes a biannual health checkup, but I only go once and forget the other time!”
“The civil service exam committee holds a biannual meeting to update the test guidelines.”
“Don't confuse 'biannual' with 'biennial'—one means twice a year, the other means once every two years. Even native speakers mix them up!”
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