dual
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adjective \ˈdü(-ə)l also ˈdyü-əl\Definition of DUAL
1
of grammatical number : denoting reference to two
2
a : consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double b : having a double character or nature
— du·al·ly \-ə(l)-lē\ adverb
See Examples of DUAL
- the dual purpose of the study
- She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
Origin of DUAL
Latin dualis, from duo two — more at two
First Known Use: 1597
Related to DUAL
- Synonyms
- binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, double, duplex, twin, twofold
- Antonyms
- single
2dual
nounDefinition of DUAL
1
: the dual number of a language
2
: a linguistic form in the dual
First Known Use of DUAL
1650
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