biennial
adjective/baɪˈɛniəl/
Frequency rank: #10,043 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
occurring once every two years
Example sentence
The famous flower show is held on a strict biennial basis, so visitors can attend it every two years.
Synonyms & related words
- biannual
- periodic
- recurring
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