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dual
dual
/ˈduːl/
adjective
(
)
Consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
(
duple
,
dual
,
double
)
consisting of or involving two parts or components usually in pairs
An egg with a double yolk
an egg with a double yolk
A double (binary) star
a double (binary) star
Double doors
double doors
Dual controls for pilot and copilot
dual controls for pilot and copilot
Duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
duple (or double) time consists of two (or a multiple of two) beats to a measure
A grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)
(
dual
)
a grammatical number category referring to two items or units as opposed to one item (singular) or more than two items (plural)
Ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek
ancient Greek had the dual form but it has merged with the plural form in modern Greek
Having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
(
dual
,
three-fold
,
threefold
,
double
,
treble
,
two-fold
,
twofold
,
trifold
)
having more than one decidedly dissimilar aspects or qualities
A double (or dual) role for an actor
a double (or dual) role for an actor
The office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
the office of a clergyman is twofold; public preaching and private influence
Every episode has its double and treble meaning
every episode has its double and treble meaning
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