dual

CEFRC1

/ˈd͡ʒuː.əl/

adjective

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Having two parts, purposes, or sides.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Pertaining to a grammatical number in certain languages that refers to two of something, such as a pair of shoes.

Examples

  • Arnold is concerned with cases of dual personality.

  • His dual role as composer and conductor

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • /ˈd(j)u.əl/
  • /ˈdjuː.əl/

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Pertaining to two, pertaining to a pair of.

  2. Characterized by having two (usually equivalent) components.

  3. Exhibiting duality.

More examples

In context

  • He has a dual personality.

  • a dual-motor vehicle

  • dual citizenship

Synonyms

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Origin

adjective

PIE word *dwóh₁ Borrowed from Latin dualis (“two”), from duo (“two”) + adjective suffix -alis.