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dual - Dictionary definition and meaning for word
dual
Definition
(adj) consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
Synonyms
:
double
,
duple
Example Sentence
an egg with a double yolk
a double (binary) star
double doors
dual controls for pilot and copilot
duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
Definition
(adj) having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
Synonyms
:
double
,
three-fold
,
threefold
,
treble
,
two-fold
,
twofold
Example Sentence
a double (or dual) role for an actor
the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
every episode has its double and treble meaning
Definition
(adj) a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)
Example Sentence
ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek
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