twins

Meanings

• noun

  Two individuals who are genetically identical, having been born from the same pregnancy or having the same genetic makeup.

  - "Identical twins John and Mary were born just a few minutes apart."
  - "The twins shared a strong bond throughout their childhood."

• noun

  Two people or things that resemble each other closely.

  - "The two companies offer similar products and services."
  - "The twins in this photograph are hard to tell apart."

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Pronunciation

1. /twɪnz/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=79293929"

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Synonyms

doublet , twindle , twinling

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with twins
wins , chins , thins

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Variants

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Twins , twin , twins , twinship , twinships , twinned , twinning , Siamese twin , Siamese twins , identical twin , identical twins

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Etymology

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The term 'twins' comes from Old English 'twyn,' meaning 'two.'

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Trivia

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1. Twins make up about 1 in every 30 births in the United States.

2. Twins have been documented in many animal species, including lions, gorillas, and elephants.

3. The oldest recorded set of twins were born in China over 2,800 years ago.

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Related Concepts

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1. Identical twins: Twins who have the same genetic makeup and appear identical.

2. Fraternal twins: Twins who have different genetic makeup and may or may not resemble each other.

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Culture

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In many cultures, twins are considered a sign of good luck or blessings. In literature, twins have appeared in various works, including 'The Story of Edgar Sawtelle' and 'The Catcher in the Rye'.

How to Memorize "twins"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine two people or objects that look exactly the same.
   - Practice visualizing the image of two people or things side by side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'twins' with the number 'two'
   - Think of the phrase 'two of a kind'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of two identical objects or people.
   - Use the acronym T-W-I-N-S to remember the meaning: 'Two Individuals With Indistinguishable Natures'.

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