adj, adv, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Something that is published or released once every two weeks.

   "The local paper is a biweekly."

2. 2
   a periodical that is published twice a week or every two weeks (either 104 or 26 issues per year) wordnet

Adjective

1. 1
   Occurring once every two weeks; fortnightly. not-comparable
2. 2
   Occurring twice a week. not-comparable

Adjective

1. 1
   occurring twice a week wordnet
2. 2
   occurring every two weeks wordnet

Adverb

1. 1
   Every two weeks. not-comparable
2. 2
   Twice a week (but see the Usage notes). not-comparable

Adverb

1. 1
   every two weeks wordnet
2. 2
   twice a week wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

fortnightlysemiweeklyannualbiannualbiennialbimonthly

Example

More examples

"This program is broadcast biweekly."

Etymology

From bi- + week + -ly. The sense referring to twice a week can be analyzed as bi- + weekly.

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