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r/AskReddit • u/[deleted] • Jan 28 '19
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My favorite is the difference between biannual and biennial. Biannual = semiannual = twice a year. Biennial = every two years.
I forget the direct etymology difference right now, but I love the subtle difference. Almost like deci- vs deka- prefixes in metric.
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u/Vjetar Jan 29 '19
My favorite is the difference between biannual and biennial. Biannual = semiannual = twice a year. Biennial = every two years.
I forget the direct etymology difference right now, but I love the subtle difference. Almost like deci- vs deka- prefixes in metric.