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dual definition

dual (do̵̅o̅′əl, dyo̵̅o̅′-)

adjective

  1. of two
  2. having or composed of two parts or kinds, like or unlike; double; twofold a dual nature

Etymology: L dualis < duo, two

noun

  1. dual number
  2. a word having dual number

Related Forms:

  • duality du·al′·ity (do̵̅o̅ al′ə tē, dyo̵̅o̅-) noun
  • dually du′·ally adverb

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dual Synonyms

dual

modif.

binary, twofold, coupled; see double, twin.


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dual Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • carriageway: Carry straight along dual carriageway, pull to right hand lane.

Modifying Another Word

  • only: Outside of these countries, only dual standard ( PAL/NTSC ) DVD players will play PAL DVDs.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: The firm will support and fund the post holder to become dual qualified if the English law qualification has not already been gained.
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dual quotes

We can now look forward with something like confidence to the time when war between civilised nations will be considered as antiquated as a duel.

-Gooch, George Peabody

Illness is the night-side of life, a more onerous citizenship.Everyone who isborn holds dual citizenship, inthekingdomofthewell and inthekingdomofthesick. Although we all prefer to use only the good passport, sooneror latereach of us is obliged, at least fora spell, to identify ourselves as citizens of that other place.

-Sontag, Susan

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