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fortnightly

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈfɔɹtˌnaɪtɫi// UK //fˈɔːtnaɪtli// fort·night·ly

adj. happening once every two weeks. You use this to describe things like meetings, payments, or news updates that occur every fourteen days.

adj. occurring or appearing once every two weeks. Often used to describe recurring events, publications, or financial cycles.


SIMPLE

I receive my salary fortnightly.

CONTEXTUAL

The local newspaper publishes a fortnightly edition that covers the latest developments in the village.

COMPLEX

While the board meets monthly, the project manager holds fortnightly briefings to ensure the team remains aligned with the evolving technical requirements.

Synonyms
Origin

From fortnight + -ly.

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