dual[adjective]Synonyms: twofold, binary, double, duplex, duplicate, matched, paired, twin
[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲
du‧al /ˈdjuː
əl $ ˈduːəl/
adjective [only before noun][
Date: 1600-1700;
Language: Latin;
Origin: dualis, from duo 'two']
having two of something or two parts ⇒
singledual role/purpose/function
The bridge has a dual role, carrying both road and rail. a dual system of educationdual citizenship/nationality She has dual nationality, of Canada and Britain (=she is a citizen of Canada and Britain).—duality /djuˈæləti, djuˈælɪti $ du-/
noun [uncountable] [TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲