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- [bahy-an-yoo-uh l]
- /baɪˈæn yu əl/
- /baɪˈæn.ju.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [bahy-an-yoo-uh l]
- /baɪˈæn yu əl/
Definitions of biannual word
- adjective biannual A biannual event happens twice a year. 3
- adjective biannual occurring twice a year 3
- adjective biannual coming twice a year; semiannual 3
- adjective biannual occurring twice a year; semiannual. 1
- adjective biannual occurring every two years; biennial. 1
- noun biannual See bi-1. 1
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Origin of biannual
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
First recorded in 1875-80; bi-1 + annual
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Parts of speech for Biannual
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
biannual popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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adj biannual
- semiannual — occurring, done, or published every half year or twice a year; semiyearly.
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