Similar case in point: “bimonthly” means “twice a month.” That makes sense.

But the definition for “bi-weekly” does not make sense.

What do you think?

  • nybble41@programming.dev
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    11 months ago

    bi-sect: cut into two parts; from Latin “bi-”, two, and “secare”, to cut.

    The “sect” part is critical. “bi-” on its own doesn’t imply division.

    • ASeriesOfPoorChoices@lemmy.world
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      11 months ago

      Heh, yeah, I’m just messing with people here 😆

      (This language confusion is mildly amusing, in the apparent inherent ambiguity we’ve created)