Word Adjective
fortnightly
adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈfɔɹtˌnaɪtɫi/ UK /fˈɔːtnaɪtli/ fort·night·ly UK spelling fortnightlies
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.”
Etymology
From fortnight + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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