What does biennial mean Meaning and Definition
What does biennial mean
Pronunciation
Part of Speech
Noun
Definition
A period of two years, especially between two annual events or occurrences.
Examples
- The biennial conference is held every two years to discuss industry developments.
- The company plans to launch a new product every biennial to stay competitive.
Synonyms
- Bipennial
- Twice-yearly
Antonyms
- Ancillary
- Quincennial
Etymology
The word “biennial” comes from the Latin words “bi”, meaning “two”, and “ennium”, meaning “year”.
Usage Notes
Biennial is often used to describe events or schedules that occur every two years, but it can also be used to describe a period of two years between two annual events.
Cultural References
Biennial is mentioned in the novel “The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao” by Junot DÃaz.
Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases
Every other year, or every two years
Related Words or Phrases
- Annual
- Quinquennial
Collocations
- Biennial conference
- Biennial report
Frequency of Use
Biennial is a relatively rare word, but its frequency of use is increasing due to its growing popularity in business and academic contexts.
Common Misspellings
- Binennial
- Bynnial