bimonthly

English

Etymology

bi- + month + -ly

Pronunciation

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Adjective

bimonthly (not comparable)

1. Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
2. Twice every month; semimonthly.

   His bimonthly appointment was almost due.

Adverb

bimonthly (not comparable)

1. once every two months; bimestrially
2. Twice every month; semimonthly.

   They checked on his progress bimonthly.

Usage notes

Because of the ambiguity of this word, it is best to avoid it. Instead, use twice a month or every two months as appropriate. Also see biweekly.

Translations

once every two months

• Catalan: bimestral
• French: bimestriel (fr)

• German: alle zwei Monate
• Italian: tutti i due mesi

two times per month

• French: bimensuel (fr)

• Italian: due volte al mese

Noun

bimonthly (plural bimonthlies)

1. A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.

   We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.