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Semiannually vs Triannually - What's the difference?

semiannually | triannually |

As adverbs the difference between semiannually and triannually

is that semiannually is in a semiannual manner, twice yearly while triannually is (uncommon) three times per year.

semiannually

English

Alternative forms

* semi-annually

Adverb

(-)
  • In a semiannual manner, twice yearly.
    • English frequency adverbs

    triannually

    English

    Adverb

    (-)
  • (uncommon) Three times per year.
  • (proscribed, colloquial) Occurring every three years; triennially.

    • Usage notes

    * Often confused with triennially which means occurring once every three years. English frequency adverbs