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biennial


bi·en·ni·al

adj \(ˌ)bī-ˈe-nē-əl\

Definition of BIENNIAL

1
: occurring every two years
2
: continuing or lasting for two years; specifically : growing vegetatively during the first year and fruiting and dying during the second
See Usage Discussion at bi-
biennial noun
bi·en·ni·al·ly \-ə-lē\ adverb

Examples of BIENNIAL

  1. The governor explained the biennial budget proposal.

First Known Use of BIENNIAL

1562

Other Number-Related Terms

jubilee, myriad, quarantine, score, twain

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