Does 'Biweekly' Mean Every Two Weeks or Twice a Week?

The prefix "bi-" to refer to time periods often means "twice." So why do we use it to mean "every two" in "biweekly"? It's complicated. Here's how to navigate "bi-" and "semi-" as they related to time.

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