biennial

Meanings

• adjective

  occurring every two years

  - "The biennial art exhibition is a major cultural event in this city."
  - "The biennial conference brings together experts from various fields."

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Pronunciation

1. /baɪˈɛnɪəl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

biannual , biennary

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with biennial
rural , mural , pursual , fugal

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Variants

List of all variants of biennial that leads to same result
biennial , biennially , biennials

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Etymology

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derived from the Latin word 'biennialis', meaning 'occurring every two years'

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Trivia

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1. The first modern art biennial was held in Venice, Italy, in 1895.

2. The Venice Biennale is the oldest and most prestigious art biennial in the world.

3. Some biennial plants, such as the evenings primrose, bloom only every other year.

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Related Concepts

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1. Art Biennale: An international exhibition of contemporary art, held every two years in various cities around the world.

2. Biennial Plant: A plant that completes its life cycle and produces seeds every other year.

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Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

In art, the biennial refers to a large-scale exhibition that takes place every two years. In science, a biennial plant is one that completes its life cycle and produces seeds every other year.

How to Memorize "biennial"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a calendar with two-year intervals marked. Visualize the biennial event taking place during one of those intervals.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'biennial' with the number '2' and the word 'years'. Remember that it means 'occurring every two years'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Brings Two Years' to remember the meaning of 'biennial'.

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