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Fortnightly Definition & Meaning

fortnightly
adverb
  1. every two weeks; "he visited his cousins fortnightly"
adjective
  1. occurring every two weeks

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Frequently asked questions

What does fortnightly mean?
every two weeks; "he visited his cousins fortnightly" occurring every two weeks
What part of speech is fortnightly?
Fortnightly is an adverb and an adjective.
How many definitions does fortnightly have?
Fortnightly has 2 definitions across 2 parts of speech (adverb, adjective).

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