biennially

[ bahy-en-ee-uh-lee ]

adverb

1. every two years:

   The general election shall be held biennially on the Tuesday following the first Monday of November in each even-numbered year.

2. Botany. two years after starting to grow:

   The fruits are acorns, maturing biennially, and have saucer- to cup-shaped caps that cover about a quarter of the nut.

Word History and Origins

Origin of biennially¹

biennial ( def ) + -ly

Example Sentences

Both were biennially elected, and the compensation of each was fixed at 5% on the amount of the state tax assessed and collected.

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This Congress arranged for its perpetuity by becoming an incorporate body in some State and holding its sessions biennially.

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Under the existing system supreme administrative control is vested in a state superintendent elected biennially.

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The Newton directory at this time was issued biennially on odd numbered years.

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Elections are held biennially, as are the ordinary sessions of the legislature.

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