duplicity

CEFRC1

/duˈplɪ.sɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    Dishonest behavior that hides true intentions.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The quality of being double or twofold.

Examples

  • For instance the rod-cone 'duplicity' of retinal function was first enunciated by the German microscopist Max Schultze in 1866 […]

  • Tom is often accused of duplicity.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Also pronounced

  • /dju-/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. Intentional deceptiveness; double-dealing.

Quick test

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Origin

noun

From Latin duplicare (double). Equivalent to duplex + -ity.