How does the word sound?
History of this Word
"bi" (twice, doubly, two) spoken by ancient people in central Italy around 700 B.C.
Notes
In this sense, "bi" is a word added to another word to make a new word.
Definition
A prefix added to the start of a word. Indicates that "two" or "twice" modifies the word. Created to expand meanings. Can be used with many words to form new words.
Examples of how the word is used
| If done correctly, biweekly mortgage payments can save you substantial amounts of money. |
| Biscuit comes from the french meaning twice-cooked. |