biennial

[bahy-en-ee-uhl]

biennial Definition

• 1. occurring every two years
• 2. lasting for two years
• 3. a plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle

Using biennial: Examples

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

• Example

  The biennial conference is scheduled for next year.

• Example

  The biennial report was submitted to the board.

• Example

  The foxglove is a biennial plant.

biennial Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for biennial

• biyearly
• every other year
• two-year

Antonyms for biennial

• annual
• semi-annual

Phrases with biennial

• biennial budget

  a budget that is created and implemented every two years

  Example

  The state legislature is currently working on the biennial budget.

• biennial election

  an election that is held every two years

  Example

  The biennial election for city council is coming up in November.

• biennial plant

  a plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle, growing leaves and roots in the first year and producing flowers and seeds in the second year

  Example

  The carrot is a biennial plant.

Origins of biennial

from Latin 'biennium', meaning 'two years'

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Summary: biennial in Brief

The term 'biennial' [bahy-en-ee-uhl] refers to something that occurs every two years or lasts for two years. It can also refer to a plant that takes two years to complete its life cycle. Examples include 'The biennial conference is scheduled for next year.' and 'The foxglove is a biennial plant.'