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dualism

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 modes2: the quality or state of being dual or of having a dual nature3 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

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