Why does bi-weekly mean "every two weeks?" This has always bothered me because intuitively it should mean "twice a week." - eviltoast

Similar case in point: “bimonthly” means “twice a month.” That makes sense.

But the definition for “bi-weekly” does not make sense.

What do you think?

    • thechadwick@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Yeah but the rest of us aren’t savages though…

      Kidding, much love to the Aussies. Using fortnight unironically and eating Vegemite voluntarily… you crazy emu-battlers are always up to something wild down there

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      11 months ago

      Today I learned why it’s called a fortnight.

      I’ve never once heard that term used in my life in person, only online, though.