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?

  • @[email protected]
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    311 months ago

    we have bi like in binary(yes, no/ one week yes other no) and bi in like bisexual(atraction to 2 genders/ twice a week) i think the problem is more deep than the week

    • @Siethron
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      511 months ago

      I’m bisexual, I’ve had sex twice.

      And will never again

    • @thedirtyknapkin
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      111 months ago

      yeah, i think we have generally developed to distinct uses for the root word “bi” like, bisect means to cut in two. that’s where my head goes when i hear bi-weekly. a bisected week. to be honest, outside of describing periods of time and bi sexuals i can’t think of other times that “bi” means double an amount and not a split amount.

        • @thedirtyknapkin
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          111 months ago

          i didn’t say there weren’t any or that I’m very smart 😅 I’ve thought of a few others since then too.