Synonyms for
Dual
Definition
Involving or consisting of two parts, elements, or aspects.
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Common collocations
- dual carriageway
- dual citizenship
- dual purpose
- dual control
- dual personality
- dual mandate
- dual system
- dual role
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Usage note
The word 'dual' often implies two distinct but related aspects or components. It is commonly used in technical, legal, and administrative contexts.
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Example sentences
- The computer monitor has a dual screen.
- The bicycle has dual brakes.
- The watch has a dual time zone feature.
- The airplane's engine has dual propellers.
- The speaker has dual inputs for multiple devices.
Quotes
The dualism between matter and spirit is nonsense, George Santayana.
All living things contain a measure of madness that moves them in strange, sometimes inexplicable ways. This madness can be saving; it is part and parcel of the ability to adapt. Without it, no species would survive. John Hay, The Immortal Wilderness
America is not just a power, it is a promise. It is not enough for our country to be extraordinary in might; it must be exemplary in meaning. Nelson Rockefeller