Word of the Day: Biennial

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Sunday, September 29, 2024

adjective 1. Taking place every other year. 2. (Especially of a plant) Living or lasting for two years. noun 1. A plant that takes two years to grow from seed to fruition and die. Compare with "annual," "perennial." 2. An event celebrated or taking place every two years. "The art museum holds a biennial reception for members." "I don't want to plant every year, so I try to choose biennials for my landscaping." "At the biennial reception, I saw friends I hadn't seen in two years." Ads help keep Word Daily free. Latin, early 17th century From Our Network Today's Best Deals Good products make life easier — especially when they're on sale. See the savings "Biennial" is based on the Latin term "biennis," which combines "bi-," meaning "two," and "annus," meaning "year." This term means "every other year," but it's often confused with "biannual," which means "twice a year." In the contemporary art world, "biennial" describes art exhibitions that occur every two years. ... Continue Reading By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. By clicking "Try it in your inbox" you're agreeing to Word Smart's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Do you remember these words? Thank you for supporting our advertisers.

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