- pronunciation:
- dul
[or]
du
l
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Homophone Note, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
of or relating to two, esp. having two, often identical, components, people, sections, or the like; double.
The driver training cars are equipped with dual controls.- similar words:
- double, twin
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| definition 2: |
having two distinct sides, natures, or aspects.
Our trip to the city had a dual purpose.He acts so differently at times that one might suspect he has a dual personality.She explained her theory about the dual nature of romantic love. |
| related words: |
split, twin |
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| derivations: |
dually (adv.), duality (n.) |
The words
dual and
duel sound alike but have different meanings. To find out what these two words have in common, look up
duel.