dual

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du·al | \ ˈdü(-ə)l

also ˈdyü-əl \

Definition of dual

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 of grammatical number : denoting reference to two a dual pronoun

2a : consisting of two parts or elements or having two like parts : double families with dual incomes held dual citizenship in France and the U.S. a dual function a dual exhaust system

b : having a double character or nature

dual

noun

Definition of dual (Entry 2 of 2)

1 linguistics : the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language

2 linguistics : a linguistic form in the dual

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Synonyms & Antonyms for dual

Synonyms: Adjective

Antonyms: Adjective

single

Examples of dual in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Leah Hazelwood of Lebanon is a 20-year-old junior at the University of Louisville dual majoring in political science and liberal studies with concentrations in race and gender studies, global public health, and economics. — Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 9 Apr. 2021 Boone was an excellent dual-threat quarterback directing offensive coordinator Tom Fedderly’s spread offense. — Rick Armstrong, chicagotribune.com, 21 May 2021 And incoming freshman Caleb Williams, ranked as the No. 1 dual-threat quarterback in the country, was just 10 of 11 for 99 yards in the spring game. — Chuck Carlton, Dallas News, 21 May 2021 Houston, who holds an early offer from Oregon State, and Leavitt remained in the Nos. 2 and 3 spot, as the nation’s No. 26 athlete and No. 8 dual-threat quarterback, respectively. — oregonlive, 19 May 2021 Quarterback Jayden Daniels is back again, and might be the best dual-threat QB in the conference. — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 18 May 2021 Listed at 6-foot-2, 232 pounds, Jackson was a four-star prospect and the No. 3-rated dual-threat quarterback in the class of 2020 out of Dallas-area power Duncanville High School. — Josh Newman, The Salt Lake Tribune, 17 May 2021 South Dakota State dual-threat freshman quarterback Mark Gronowski is the seventh-leading rusher in the Missouri Valley Conference, third on his team behind junior Pierre Strong Jr. and freshman Isaiah Davis. — Mark Heim | Mheim@al.com, al, 16 May 2021 The Jackrabbits lost dual-threat freshman quarterback Mark Gronowski to a left leg injury on the opening series of the game. — Stephen Hawkins, Chron, 16 May 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Jewyl Newton won the women’s shot put with a throw of 39′8 and the women’s discus in 114′4 at our dual against Lake Oswego. — oregonlive, 21 Apr. 2021 Steveson, a junior, finished the dual with a technical fall over Brad Wilton at heavyweight in the second period. — Star Tribune, 17 Jan. 2021 Chinese regulators pulled the IPO just two days before a historic dual-listing in Shanghai and Hong Kong. — Keith Zhai, WSJ, 2 Mar. 2021 Every point matters, especially in a dual against a very good team. — cleveland, 7 Feb. 2021 The Gophers won the first seven matches in their second dual against host Michigan State, ranked No. 17, and won 28-6. Pat McKee got Minnesota off to a good start by upsetting No. 2 Rayvon Foley 10-6 at 125 pounds. — Star Tribune, 17 Jan. 2021 Also Wednesday, Brother Martin won a dual against Southside 75-6. — Chris Dabe, NOLA.com, 31 Dec. 2020 Brother Martin wrestling won a dual between schools that each won a state team championship last season. — Chris Dabe, NOLA.com, 31 Dec. 2020 Gianna Arizzi had won all seven of her races this season and beat Allen by over 16 seconds in the Oct. 6 dual. — Steve Millar, chicagotribune.com, 17 Oct. 2020

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