Definition of 'dual'
adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]
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dual in British English
adjective
1.
relating to or denoting two
3.
4. mathematics, logic
(of structures or expressions) having the property that the interchange of certain pairs of terms, and usually the distribution of negation, yields equivalent structures or expressions
noun
5. grammar
a.
the dual number
b.
a dual form of a word
verbWord forms: duals, dualling or dualled
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dually (ˈdually) adverb
Word origin
C17: from Latin duālis concerning two, from duo two
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dual in American English
adjective
1.
of two
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dual in American English
(ˈduːəl, ˈdjuː-)
adjective
1.
of, pertaining to, or noting two
2.
composed or consisting of two people, items, parts, etc., together; twofold; double
dual ownership
dual controls on a plane
noun Grammar
5.
the dual number
6.
a form in the dual, as Old English git “you two,” as contrasted with ge “you” referring to three or more
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dually adverb
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[1535–45; ‹ L duālis containing two, relating to a pair, equiv. to du(o) two + -ālis -al1]Examples of 'dual' in a sentence
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ADJECTIVE /ˈdjuːəl/
Dual means having two parts, functions, or aspects.
...his dual role as head of the party and head of state.
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