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Bimestrial vs Bimonthly - What's the difference?

bimestrial | bimonthly |

As adjectives the difference between bimestrial and bimonthly

is that bimestrial is occurring once every two months while bimonthly is occurring once every two months; bimestrial.

As an adverb bimonthly is

once every two months; bimestrially.

As a noun bimonthly is

a publication that is published on a bimonthly basis.

bimestrial

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Occurring once every two months
    • Since the dinner was bimestrial , the next one was due soon.

    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.