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
      3·
      10 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
        1·
        10 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)