Word
fortnightly
Phoneticsfort·night·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈfɔɹtˌnaɪtɫi/
UK/fˈɔːtnaɪtli/
Definition
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.
Examples
“I receive my salary fortnightly.”
“The local newspaper publishes a fortnightly edition that covers the latest developments in the village.”
“While the board meets monthly, the project manager holds fortnightly briefings to ensure the team remains aligned with the evolving technical requirements.”
Examples
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.”
Real-World Examples
“Most of the contact has happened fortnightly in public places such as hotel lounges.” “Typically, consumers borrow relatively small amounts and repay them over four fortnightly installments, without interest or establishment fees.” Etymology
From fortnight + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
INTERJECTION
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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