Vocabulary Spotlight
Biennial
Part of Speech: Adjective
Definition: द्विवार्षिक (Dvivarshik) – Occurring every two years or lasting for two years.
Pronunciation
[bahy-en-ee-uhl]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Every two years – प्रत्येक दो वर्षों में (pratyek do varshon mein)
Related Words
Perennial – बारहमासी (barhamasi)
Word Origin
“Biennial” Latin shabd “bi-” (meaning two) aur “annus” (year) se bana hai. Yeh shabd un events ko darshata hai jo har do saal mein ek baar hoti hain.
– “Biennial” comes from the Latin words “bi-” meaning two, and “annus” meaning year, referring to something occurring every two years.
Word Family
Adjective: Biennial – द्विवार्षिक (dvivarshik)
Adverb: Biennially – द्विवार्षिक रूप से (dvivarshik roop se)
Usage Examples
1. Yeh sammelan biennial hai aur har do saal mein ek baar hota hai.
– This conference is biennial and takes place every two years.
2. Kisan mela har biennial cycle mein lagta hai.
– The farmers’ fair is held on a biennial cycle.
Cultural Note
Biennial events, jaise exhibitions aur fairs, samajik aur cultural chetna mein mahatvapurn hote hain, aur yeh logon ke liye ek badi taiyari ka avsar ban jate hain.
In Context
“Biennial” shabd aksar events aur activities ke liye use hota hai jo do saal ke antaral mein repeat hoti hain, jaise botanical events ya festivals.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Biennial” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Biennial” shabd kis bhasha se aaya hai?