triweekly

triweekly

A local newspaper is published on a triweekly schedule.

Definition

  1. Adjective:

    • Occurring three times a week: "triweekly" describes something that happens three times within a single week.
    • Occurring every three weeks: "triweekly" also describes something that happens once every three weeks.

  2. Adverb:

    • Three times a week: Used to indicate that an action or event takes place three times in a week.
    • Every three weeks: Used to indicate that an action or event takes place once every three weeks.

  3. Noun:

    • A publication issued three times a week: A periodical, such as a magazine or newspaper, that is published three times each week.
    • A publication issued every three weeks: A periodical that is published once every three weeks.
Usage Examples

  • Adjective:

    • The company has a triweekly meeting to review progress. (A meeting that occurs three times a week.)
    • We receive a triweekly newsletter from the club. (A newsletter that comes out every three weeks.)

  • Adverb:

    • The magazine is published triweekly. (The magazine is released three times a week.)
    • The committee convenes triweekly. (The committee meets once every three weeks.)

  • Noun:

    • He is a subscriber to a local triweekly. (A newspaper or magazine that comes out three times a week.)
    • The triweekly features articles on community events. (A publication issued every three weeks.)
Advanced Usage

  • Ambiguity: "Triweekly" is ambiguous because it can mean either "three times a week" or "every three weeks." Context is essential to determine the intended meaning.

    • The triweekly schedule was confusing until we clarified it meant every three weeks. (The schedule's frequency was unclear without additional information.)

  • In academic or formal contexts: Writers often specify the exact meaning to avoid confusion.

    • The triweekly journal, issued three times per week, had a large readership. (Clarifying the frequency.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Biweekly (adj/adv): Occurring twice a week or every two weeks. (Note: This word is similarly ambiguous.)
  • Semiweekly (adj/adv): Occurring twice a week (less ambiguous than "biweekly").
Synonyms
  • For "three times a week": thrice-weekly.
  • For "every three weeks": once every three weeks, every third week.
Phrasal Verbs
  • None directly associated with "triweekly."
Related Idioms
  • None directly associated with "triweekly."