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DAE refuse to use the word "biweekly" because it has two different definitions? (lemmy.world)

submitted 11 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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Just say what you mean:

"every 2 weeks," or

"twice a week."

Pick the one you mean.

Because unfortunately "biweekly" can mean either of those things, which kinda makes the word useless.

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[–] [email protected] 0 points 11 months ago (1 children)

There are not two definitions. The prefix (bi) modifies the root (week). The suffix (ly) modifies the combination (biweek). Biweekly will always mean "once every two weeks" due to the order in which English dictates that the modifiers operate.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago

Man I wish English wasn't known for having many, many exceptions to every rule. Then you might have had a chance to be correct and communication wouldn't confuse so many autistic people.