twice-yearly
|twice/year/ly|
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/twaɪs ˈjɪrli/
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/twaɪs ˈjɪəli/
twice a year
Etymology
Etymology Information
'twice-yearly' originates from the combination of 'twice,' meaning 'two times,' and 'yearly,' meaning 'once a year.'
Historical Evolution
The term 'twice-yearly' evolved from the need to describe events occurring two times within a single year.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'two times in a year,' and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
occurring or done twice a year.
The company holds twice-yearly meetings to review progress.
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Last updated: 2025/03/02 17:36