biennial
adjective/baɪˈɛniəl/
Frequency rank: #10,043 most common English word
Meaning
occurring once every two years
Example sentence
The famous flower show is held on biennial basis, so visitors can attend it every two years.
Synonyms & related words
- biannual
- periodic
- recurring
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