1
of grammatical number
: denoting reference to two
a dual pronoun
2
a
: 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
1
linguistics
: the dual (see dual entry 1 sense 1) number of a language
2
linguistics
: a linguistic form in the dual
Examples of dual in a Sentence
Adjective
the dual purpose of the study
She pursued dual careers in music and acting.
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Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Viu, controlled by Hong Kong’s PCCW with France’s Canal+ as a major shareholder, has built an impressively lasting presence across Asia, the Middle East and Africa on a dual model of advertising and subscriptions.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Chip Saye, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
The race, held on an artificial island built for Expo 67, is often one of the season’s highlights, and 2026 did not disappoint, with some excellent duals among the field.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Adjective
Two other bedrooms and dual sitting rooms with vaulted ceilings are located on the second level, while three more bedrooms, an office, and a sunroom are positioned on the third floor.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 17 June 2026
Viu, controlled by Hong Kong’s PCCW with France’s Canal+ as a major shareholder, has built an impressively lasting presence across Asia, the Middle East and Africa on a dual model of advertising and subscriptions.
—Patrick Brzeski, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026
Noun
The traditional wrestling title was the school’s 26th since 1983, and the duals title was its 22nd since 2002.
—Chip Saye, AJC.com, 9 June 2026
The race, held on an artificial island built for Expo 67, is often one of the season’s highlights, and 2026 did not disappoint, with some excellent duals among the field.
—Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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“Dual.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dual. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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