Biyearly

/baɪˈjɪrli/ adjective, adverb

Occurring twice a year or every two years (usage varies, which can cause confusion).

From Latin 'bi-' (two) + 'yearly' (from Old English 'gear', meaning year). The ambiguity in English comes from inconsistency in how 'bi-' prefixes work.

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