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?

  • @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.