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dual

15 ENTRIES FOUND:

1du·al

adj \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

Examples of DUAL

  1. the dual purpose of the study
  2. She pursued dual careers in music and acting.

Origin of DUAL

Latin dualis, from duo two — more at two
First Known Use: 1597

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