dual

Meanings

• adjective

  consisting of or involving two; twofold; having two parts, elements, or aspects.

  - "The dual nature of matter and energy in physics."
  - "In legal proceedings, a defendant may have a dual role as both plaintiff and defendant."

• adjective

  opposite in nature, character, or scope; antagonistic.

  - "The dual nature of good and evil in human beings."
  - "The dual role of a spy, who must deceive both sides."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdjuː.əl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

opposite , double , duplicate , double , twin

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dual
mule , fool , rule , jewel , mule

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Homophones

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1. duel (English) : a formal combat between two persons, usually with swords.
   

2. dual (English) : consisting of or involving two; twofold; having two parts, elements, or aspects.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of dual that leads to same result
dual , duals , dual carriageway , dual carriageways , dual citizenship , dual citizenships , dual energy X-ray absorptiometry , dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry , dual meet , dual meets , dual-purpose

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Forms

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The comparative form of 'dual' is 'more dual'., The superlative form of 'dual' is 'most dual'., The past tense and past participle of 'dual' is 'dualed'.

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Etymology

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From Old French 'duel' meaning 'two' or 'both'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dual' is used in various fields, including physics, mathematics, and computer science.

2. The word 'dual' comes from the Latin word 'duplum', meaning 'double'.

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Related Concepts

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1. opposites: Duality is closely related to the concept of opposites, which are things that are directly contrary to one another.

2. binary: Duality is also related to the concept of binary, which refers to things that can be divided into two distinct categories or states.

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Culture

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In literature, the concept of duality is often used to explore complex characters and themes, such as good vs. evil, love vs. hate, and reality vs. illusion. In art, duality can be represented through symbolism, such as the yin and yang.

How to Memorize "dual"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a scale with two sides, representing the two aspects of duality.
   - Visualize a coin with two sides, heads and tails.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dual' with the number '2'.
   - Associate the word 'dual' with the concept of 'opposites'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'D-U-A-L' to remember the meaning of dual: 'D' for 'two', 'U' for 'units', 'A' for 'aspects', 'L' for 'levels'.

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