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biennium

Elementary (A2)

IPA: //baɪˈɛn.i.əm//

KK: /bɪˈɛn.i.əm/

noun
Definition

A time span that lasts for two years.


Example

The project will be completed over a biennium.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that a biennium is just a fancy way to say two years?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard that somewhere! It's interesting how some words can sound so formal.
Sloth A
Right? I was thinking about how much can change in a biennium.
Sloth B
Totally! Imagine all the memories we could make in just two years.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
duumvirate
biennial
two-year
Antonyms
year
decade
century
Root Explanation

Biennium → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "annus" (meaning year). The word "biennium" refers to a period of two years.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'annus' meaning year — that's why biennium refers to a span of two years.

Visually Confused Words
triennium
bimillennium
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