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Bimester vs Bimonthly - What's the difference?

bimester | bimonthly |

As nouns the difference between bimester and bimonthly

is that bimester is a period of two months while bimonthly is a publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.

As an adjective bimonthly is

occurring once every two months; bimestrial.

As an adverb bimonthly is

once every two months; bimestrially.

bimester

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A period of two months

    • Related terms

    * bimensal

    Anagrams

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    bimonthly

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Occurring once every two months; bimestrial
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
    • His bimonthly appointment was almost due.

    Adverb

    (-)
  • once every two months; bimestrially
  • Twice every month; semimonthly.
    • They checked on his progress bimonthly .
    Related terms
    * fortnightly (every two weeks)

    Usage notes

    Because of the ambiguity of this word, it is best to avoid it. Instead, use twice a month'' or ''every two months as appropriate. Also see biweekly.

    Noun

    (bimonthlies)
  • A publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.
    • We have to get the report done. If the boss doesn't get his bimonthly he'll scream.