Main Entry: du·al·ism

Pronunciation: \ˈdü-ə-ˌli-zəm also ˈdyü-\

Function: noun

Date: 1794

1 : a theory that considers reality to consist of two irreducible elements or modes
2 : the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature
3 a : a doctrine that the universe is under the dominion of two opposing principles one of which is good and the other evil b : a view of human beings as constituted of two irreducible elements (as matter and spirit)

— du·al·ist \-list\ noun

— du·al·is·tic \ˌdü-ə-ˈlis-tik, ˌdyü-\ adjective

— du·al·is·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb