biannual

[bahy-an-yoo-uhl]

biannual Definition

  • 1occurring twice a year
  • 2lasting for or relating to a period of six months

Using biannual: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "biannual" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company holds biannual meetings to discuss its progress.

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    The magazine is published on a biannual basis.

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    The biannual report showed an increase in profits.

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    The festival is a biannual event.

biannual Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for biannual

Phrases with biannual

  • a plant that completes its life cycle within a period of six months

    Example

    Marigold is a biannual plant.

  • the seasonal movement of animals from one region to another that occurs twice a year

    Example

    The biannual migration of birds is a spectacular sight.

  • a budget that covers a period of six months

    Example

    The government presents a biannual budget to the parliament.

Origins of biannual

from Latin 'bi-' meaning 'two' and 'annus' meaning 'year'

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Summary: biannual in Brief

'Biannual' [bahy-an-yoo-uhl] means occurring twice a year or lasting for a period of six months. It is often used to describe events, reports, and publications. Examples include 'The company holds biannual meetings to discuss its progress.' and 'The magazine is published on a biannual basis.'