twin

³twin

adj

Definition of TWIN

1

: born with one other or as a pair at one birth <my twin brother> <twin girls>

2

a : made up of two similar, related, or connected members or parts : double b : paired in a close or necessary relationship : matching c : having or consisting of two identical units d : being one of a pair

Examples of TWIN

1. the twin goals of reducing oil dependence and protecting the environment

Origin of TWIN

Middle English, twofold, double, from Old English twinn; akin to Old Norse tvinnr two by two, Old English twā two

First Known Use: 1593

Related to TWIN

Synonyms: binary, bipartite, double-barreled, double-edged, dual, duplex, double, twofold

Antonyms: single

Related Words: mated, paired

Near Antonyms: unpaired

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