bimonthly
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: //ˈbaɪˌmʌnθli//
KK: /ˈbaɪˌmʌnθli/
adjective
Definition
This term describes something that happens either every two months or twice a month, depending on the context.
Example
The magazine is published bimonthly, so you can expect a new issue every two months.
Conversation
Did you hear about the bimonthly book club starting next month?
Yeah, I heard it meets on the first Saturday every two months.
I think it will be a great way to discover new books.
Absolutely! Plus, it gives us time to read each one thoroughly.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
semimonthly
biweekly
twice
Antonyms
monthly
weekly
annually
adverb
Definition
This term means occurring or happening two times in a month or once every two months.
Example
The magazine is published bimonthly, so you can expect a new issue every two months.
Conversation
Hey, do you remember our bimonthly book club meetings?
Of course! I always look forward to them.
We should plan the next one soon; it’s been a while since we met.
noun
Definition
A publication that is released every two months.
Example
The magazine is published bimonthly, so you can expect a new issue every other month.
Conversation
Have you seen the latest issue of that bimonthly magazine we like?
Not yet! When did it come out?
It should be out this week; I can’t wait to read the new articles.
Root Explanation
Bimonthly → It is formed from "bi-" (meaning two) and "monthly" (from "month" which comes from Old English "mōna", meaning month, plus the suffix "-ly" which indicates a frequency). The word "bimonthly" means occurring every two months or twice a month, depending on the context.
Memory Tip
Think of 'bi-' meaning two and 'monthly' referring to months — this helps you remember that bimonthly means something that happens two times in relation to months.
Visually Confused Words
monthly
trimonthly
midmonthly
semimonthly