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Webster 1913 Edition


Bimonthly

Bi-month′ly

,
adv.
Once in two months.

Definition 2024


bimonthly

bimonthly

English

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

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.

See also