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?

  • LillyPip@lemmy.ca
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    11 months ago

    This was how I learnt it, too.

    Very simple: bi = x2, semi = /2.

    Lots of people use the terms wrong, though.