biennium Meaning & Definition
/baɪˈɛn.i.əm/
What Does Biennium Mean?
Biennium is used as a noun meaning A period of two years, particularly for purposes involving intercalation or fiscal calculations.
Word Facts for Biennium
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /baɪˈɛn.i.əm/ |
| Syllables | 4 |
| Plural | bienniums |
Biennium Definition (Noun)
- A period of two years, particularly for purposes involving intercalation or fiscal calculations.
Synonyms of Biennium
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Biennium synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
biennium (plural bienniums or biennia)
Origin of Biennium
From Latin biennium, from biennis (“2-year”) + -ium (suffix forming abstract nouns), from bi- (“two”) + annus (“year”), q.v.
How Do You Say Biennium?
The standard pronunciation of biennium is /baɪˈɛn.i.əm/, spoken in 4 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (ɛn).