fortnightly
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈfɔːtnaɪtli/
KK: /ˈfɔrtˌnaɪtli/
adjective
Definition
Happening or appearing once every two weeks.
Example
The magazine is published fortnightly, so you can expect a new issue every two weeks.
Conversation
Hey, when is our next book club meeting?
I think it's fortnightly, so it should be in two weeks.
Right! I hope we will finish the book by then.
Me too! It’s nice to have those fortnightly catch-ups.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
biweekly
semiweekly
bimonthly
Antonyms
monthly
weekly
daily
adverb
Definition
Happening or occurring every two weeks.
Example
The magazine is published fortnightly, so you can expect a new issue every two weeks.
Conversation
Hey, do you want to meet up fortnightly for coffee?
That sounds great! I could use a regular catch-up.
Yeah, it would be nice to have something planned every two weeks.
noun
Definition
A publication that is released every two weeks.
Example
The magazine is published fortnightly, so I receive it twice a month.
Conversation
Have you checked out that new magazine that comes out fortnightly?
Not yet! What’s it about?
It covers all the latest trends and events happening in the city.
Root Explanation
Fortnightly → It is formed from "fortnight" (from Old English *feowertyne niht*, meaning fourteen nights) and "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "fortnightly" refers to something that occurs every fourteen nights or two weeks.
Memory Tip
Think of 'fourteen nights' when you hear 'fortnightly' — it helps you remember that this word describes something happening every two weeks.
Visually Confused Words
overtightly
forenight